How Europeans can go beyond “limiting unpredictability” and respond to the MAGA doctrine
European leaders must draw up their alternative to the MAGA doctrine and drive deeper integration in the EU
View from the Council
A tribe of tribes: Why the EU needs a stronger identity
Behind the European far-right’s success is an identity politics that gives voters a sense of belonging. Europe’s liberal forces need to offer a credible alternative
When Czech populists win, that’s nothing peculiarly “east European”. It’s the new normal of the Western world
The likely new government in Prague will add one more state opposed to the EU’s green deal, and migration and asylum pact
Americans have 400 days to save their democracy
I never thought I’d see fear spread so far and fast. Next year’s midterm elections are now crucial for the Democratic party—and for democrats everywhere
Britain is great at muddling through. But imagine if its leaders knew where they were heading
British prime minister Keir Starmer’s successful ‘reset’ with Europe highlights an underlying incoherence. The only rational long-term strategy is to rejoin the EU, but British politics is far removed from that
Ukraine’s due, Russia’s debt: How to use Moscow’s money against itself
Russia’s hundreds of billions of frozen assets should be lent to Ukraine—with Moscow only getting its money back if it pays reparations. Europe can make this “reparation loan” without Trump’s permission
Tide turners: How startups can shape Europe’s tech future and geoeconomic strategy
European startups have long struggled to scale at home, but a new EU strategy could finally position the continent as a global innovation leader
Heart of the matter: How Denmark’s focus on Ukraine and enlargement will define its EU presidency
On 1st July, Poland hands over its EU Council presidency to Denmark. The latter’s focus on EU enlargement and support for Ukraine underscores its bid to reach Europe’s geopolitical heart—and secure Denmark against threats from east and west
A call on Europe to help prevent large-scale war between Iran and the United States
ECFR Council members urge European governments to pull every available lever to prevent escalation in the Middle East
Reasons to be optimistic: European strengths in the global financial landscape
Investors are demonstrating confidence in the European approach embodied in flagship initiatives from the EU