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Magyar’s mandate: Six insights from a post-election Hungary
ECFR polling reveals that Peter Magyar’s mandate is far more complicated than EU leaders were hoping for: voters want domestic repair first, are split on Ukraine, and increasingly reluctant to ditch Russian energy
The ammonia age: How Europe and Africa can steer global shipping to net zero
The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework is critical for EU competitiveness and the clearest path to decarbonise shipping. African backing may prove decisive as American and Gulf pressure stalls progress
The EU’s quarter-life crisis
Despite the many threats around it—and in part because of them—the continent can emerge from this period stronger and more resilient
Europe’s electrification race: Five ways the EU can avoid the next energy crisis
The EU is right to raise its ambitions on the electrification rate—but the target is highly stretching. Only a more aggressive approach will suffice
Mark Leonard's World in 30 minutes
Rethinking democracy
As global upheaval puts pressure on liberal democracies, Mark Leonard and David Runciman explore whether democracy is really in decline—or simply being forced to adapt to today’s world
ECFR on air
Eastern Europe’s breaking point: When crises collide and the EU hesitates
Jessica Hendrick is joined by Sophie Gueudet and Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze to explore how geopolitical shocks are reshaping eastern Europe’s future
Views from the Council
Germany’s military power is on the rise. This time it must be firmly embedded in Europe
As Russian aggression continues and Trump’s US threatens NATO, it is even more vital for a unified defence of the continent
Detecting a “dirty bomb”: How Europeans can combat radiological threats
The Iran war is a reminder Europeans should move quickly to install a monitoring network that could identify a “dirty bomb”
In the Media - Council
Carl Bildt on Trump administration, tariffs, military strategies, wars in Ukraine and Middle East
Patrycja Sasnal on the transatlantic relations seen from the outside
Tibor Dessewffy on how Orbán was defeated during Hungary election 2026
Featured and flagship projects
The Data Collection
Explore our open-access data platform for unparalleled access to ECFR’s public opinion polls—empowering research and insight on today’s key foreign policy issues.
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Re:Engage
This project helps the EU in refining its foreign policy, re-engaging neighbours post-Russia's invasion of Ukraine to bolster regional resilience and advance enlargement policies.
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Re:Order
Re:Order project explores emerging visions of the global order, as well as the interplay between economic might and geopolitical influence.
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Romania’s government collapse is a trap with no easy exit
Ilie Bolojan’s toppling in a no-confidence vote has exposed Romania’s fiscal and political insecurities. Rebuilding the country’s pro-European coalition could bring stability, but at the expense of further populist backsliding over the long term
Germany’s military power is on the rise. This time it must be firmly embedded in Europe
As Russian aggression continues and Trump’s US threatens NATO, it is even more vital for a unified defence of the continent
Power couple: How South Korea fits in Europe’s battery strategy
Europe’s battery dependence on China is clear, but closing the gap alone will be difficult. Partnering with South Korea, the world’s second-largest manufacturer, offers a faster and more realistic route
Striking reversal: How Europeans should react to Trump’s missile cancellation
Trump’s troop cut in Germany punishes Merz and halts America’s missile plans. Now Europe needs to accelerate its sovereign long-range strike capabilities and forge new defence partnerships
Chilled ambitions: How the Iran war is foiling Europe’s LNG plans
Iranian strikes on Qatar’s LNG infrastructure are complicating Brussels’ plans to ditch Russian gas, handing Washington and Moscow fresh leverage
Detecting a “dirty bomb”: How Europeans can combat radiological threats
The Iran war is a reminder Europeans should move quickly to install a monitoring network that could identify a “dirty bomb”
ECFR post-election study on Hungarians’ expectations from the new prime minister on the EU and Ukraine
Jana Kobzova says the EU should focus its financial support for Ukraine primarily on defence
More on Africa
Carbon bargain: How Europe can adapt to Africa’s new energy alliances
Europeans must adapt their approach to supporting Africa’s energy transitions—or risk losing out to China and other competitors
More on Asia
Borrowed mouths and laundered messages: China’s influence playbook in Europe
Chinese foreign manipulation and interference are rising in Europe. Five techniques feature in Beijing’s playbook, communicating messages about China’s place in the world and support for Russian positions.
More on European Power
Beijing hold’em: European cards against Chinese coercion
Europe has a China problem and pretending otherwise is making it worse. Chinese cheap exports and a monopoly on rare earths are not just economic irritants, but leverage wielded deliberately. Europeans can no longer just de-risk. They need a deterrence strategy with teeth
More on European Security
Fast energy: How Europe can power the AI revolution and stay competitive
Europeans must urgently implement a “fast energy” programme to speed up access to energy to power AI—and remain competitive in the world
More on Middle East and North Africa
The full monty: Why the Mediterranean pact needs to offer the works
Europe’s energy, industrial and migration interests all converge in its southern neighbourhood, where rivals are eroding its influence. The new Pact for the Mediterranean can reverse this, but only if Brussels puts grand bargains on the table
More on United States
One battle after another: Factional struggles and the making of Trump’s foreign policy
Trump’s foreign and security policy is the product of factional competition in the White House and a president fixated on short-term wins. Here’s how Europeans should come to terms with this new reality