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About Reinhard Hesse

Reinhard Hesse (1956-2004) was a writer, journalist and foreign correspondent for several German newspapers and magazines. He advised and wrote speeches for Germany's Chancellor, Gerhard Schröder.

Articles by Reinhard Hesse

Tuesday 21st December

The 'greater middle east' in the 21st century

Reinhard Hesse, 21 December 2004
Can the world’s leading conflict zone clear a path towards peace, prosperity and freedom? The last article of Reinhard Hesse – openDemocracy contributor and adviser to the German Chancellor, Gerhard Schröder – looks forward to analyse the forces that might transform a troubled region.
Tuesday 22nd June

Crossroads or roundabouts: where now for Europe?

Reinhard Hesse, 22 June 2004
Is the European Union’s story one of success or incomplete achievement? Both, says Reinhard Hesse. The EU has overcome its Iraq war divisions, integrated ten new members, and agreed its historic constitutional treaty. But challenges remain: a European economic model, Turkish membership, democratic accountability. The future starts here.
Thursday 11th March

Turkish honey under a German moon

Reinhard Hesse, 11 March 2004
Turkey and Germany, long encoiled in one of Europe’s most intimate relationships, are still growing in each other’s hearts. Reinhard Hesse, feeling the boundaries melt further at the Berlin Film Festival, sees their cultural intermingling light the way for a new European politics.
Wednesday 25th June

An alarm-call for Europe

Reinhard Hesse, 25 June 2003
Europe needs movement not respite. Before the European Union summit in Thessaloniki, a magnificent seven of intellectuals – including Jürgen Habermas, Umberto Eco, and Jacques Derrida – affirmed the need for a distinct, compelling vision of the continent’s future. In its wake, an influential German voice challenges European civil society to live up to the political responsibilities of a moment that offers many dangers and little time.
Wednesday 27th February

Europhoria

Reinhard Hesse, 27 February 2002
As a special convention on the EU’s constitutional future opens in Brussels, Reinhard Hesse argues that an active, cohesive European foreign policy is essential. The successful launch of the Euro is its own lesson: we can see Europe with fresh eyes.
Wednesday 16th May

A letter for Europe

Reinhard Hesse, 16 May 2001

Too late for naïve hopes, too early for despair. A speechwriter to Germany's Chancellor, Gerhard Schröder, writes a sardonic, challenging letter to ask: where is Europe?
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