The EU must defend its rule-of-law revolution
A recent EU court ruling has sent a chill down the spines of populist governments determined to undermine judicial independence. The new Commission must defend this crucial victory
Commentary
Europe’s emigration paradox
Emigration is as much a worry for some European citizens as immigration, if not more so. What should the EU and member states do about this?
Europe in no man’s land
To remain relevant in the twenty-first century Europe needs to revamp its toolbox by integrating its capabilities
Too normal? Georgia, democracy, and the ‘Gavrilov crisis’
The sight of a Russian Communist presiding in their parliament has shocked Georgians into demanding greater democracy and circumspection towards Moscow
The case for a sovereign Europe
The EU's lack of sovereignty is becoming a threat. Against the Trump administration and in the face of emerging economic and technological markets, the EU risks lagging behind
What will the Istanbul election change?
The residents of Istanbul sent a big message to the government of Turkey by electing Ekrem Imamoglu mayor, but what will the election change?
The end of “Chimerica”
By threatening the survival of the Chinese tech giant Huawei, the Trump administration has put an end to speculation about a possible rupture between the United States and China. A full-scale decoupling between the world's two largest economies is now under way, and a new age of zero-sum competition is beginning
After the European Parliament election: Another chance to bridge Europe’s divides
The recent European Parliamentary elections revealed that there is more to Europe's political geography than the traditional east-west divide
Salvini goes global
Matteo Salvini’s enthusiasm for Trump did not win him a meeting with the president; and his Washington visit this week may undermine Italy in Europe
Moldova crisis: The first battle in the war for democracy
Swift action from Brussels transformed the Moldova crisis on the ground. The EU will now learn to keep oligarchic governments at arm’s length in future