Commentary

Poland and Italy: Best of frenemies

Russia and migration remain issues that divide the Polish and Italian governments from each other. And such disharmony could yet stymie cooperation between right-wing populists after the European Parliament poll. 

Fear will save the EU

Pro-European parties can leverage voters’ anxieties to come out on top in election

Borrell returns: His vision for Europe

A conversation between Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell and José Ignacio Torreblanca ahead of the European elections

Spain: The European oasis

Spaniards remain fervent believers in the European project despite the lasting effects of 2008 financial crisis. 

Seven days to save the European Union

The European Parliament elections take place next week – our latest pan-European polling reveals voters are deeply concerned about what the future holds

The emigration election: Why the EU is not like America

Migration is not the defining issue for most Europeans. As they head to the polls, concerns about the economy and climate change often have higher or equal salience. 

What do Europeans really want?

This month’s EU elections aren’t a fight between nationalists and progressives. They are total chaos

60 days to save the JCPOA

Europe and Iran both want to save the nuclear deal. But each side needs to fully understand the other’s point of view if they are to avoid dangerous miscalculations