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Saying No to Trump

Where does Europe go from here?

Beyond showcasing Donald Trump’s “neo-royalist” style of politics, this year’s annual gathering of the global elite in Davos revealed deeper, structural changes that will shape political and business leaders’ decision-making for years to come. Europeans, in particular, must absorb the right lessons

Cartoon: A man and woman sit back to back on a green beach towel with a light blue see and dark blue sky, with orange sun in the top right, in the background. The man wears swimming shorts and sunglasses, the woman a sun hat and bathing costume.

ECFR’s summer entertainment list 2025

Whether you’re heading off on holiday or staying home this summer, ECFR’s entertainment recommendations—spanning films, books, podcasts and tv series—will help you reconnect with your internal and external wellbeing

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Saying No to Trump

Where does Europe go from here?

Beyond showcasing Donald Trump’s “neo-royalist” style of politics, this year’s annual gathering of the global elite in Davos revealed deeper, structural changes that will shape political and business leaders’ decision-making for years to come. Europeans, in particular, must absorb the right lessons

Cartoon: A man and woman sit back to back on a green beach towel with a light blue see and dark blue sky, with orange sun in the top right, in the background. The man wears swimming shorts and sunglasses, the woman a sun hat and bathing costume.

ECFR’s summer entertainment list 2025

Whether you’re heading off on holiday or staying home this summer, ECFR’s entertainment recommendations—spanning films, books, podcasts and tv series—will help you reconnect with your internal and external wellbeing

From niche innovations to global powerhouse: An EU quantum strategy

Quantum technologies are transforming the global economic and security landscape, and the EU has much to gain. But without decisive action to address funding gaps and coordination challenges, its leadership potential may remain unrealised

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Turmoil in Seoul: A potential setback for EU-South Korea security cooperation

The attempted imposition of martial law by President Yoon Suk-Yeol has plunged South Korea into political uncertainty. As Seoul’s immediate focus turns inward, its ability and willingness to tackle shared challenges with Europe may decline, from the war in Ukraine to Chinese economic coercion

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