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Annual Council Meeting 2026
The Annual Council Meeting 2026 will take place on 17-18 June 2026 in Vienna
ECFR Council
Trump strikes Venezuela: Three conclusions for Europe
Trump’s military action in Venezuela highlights America’s hemispheric turn, its disregard for international law and the president’s growing reliance on force. Europe faces tough choices to defend its interests
Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump—but will it?
Whether using frozen Russian assets, ramping up defence production or deepening the relationship with the EU, it is up to us to secure Ukraine’s future—and our own
Reading Trump’s National Security Strategy: Europe through a distorted lens
We Europeans certainly have our challenges. We need to revive our entrepreneurial spirit, beef up our defences, manage migration. But we are successful and confident societies. And we are certainly not going extinct
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
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
ECFR Council Members urge Europe to halt Iran–U.S. escalation
Today, members of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) published a statement calling on European heads of government to urgently…
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