COP24: an unexpected triumph of multilateralism
All the odds were against Katowice. But participants snatched partial victory from the jaws of total defeat
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Nord Stream 2: ECFR opinions
Nord Stream 2 is a contentious project – here, ECFR experts weigh in on the debate with an array of opinions on the topic
Investment screening: A victory for Europe
This week, the EU reached a political agreement on a framework for screening foreign direct investment at unprecedented speed, and took a step forward in building trust
The price of normalisation: Serbia, Kosovo, and a risky border deal
This is the time for EU and its member states to push for solutions to the Serbia-Kosovo landswap that have domestic support and that enhance wider stability in the region
Europe’s Iran dilemma
On Sunday, November 4, far-reaching sanctions will be re-imposed on Iran and its oil sector. The European Union is trying to preserve a version of the deal, but the recent incidents in Denmark and France have heightened the tensions.
The power of the blacklist: The European Parliament’s proposed Magnitsky Act
Sergei Magnitsky's death inspired the US to enact a law blacklisting individuals and seizing their assets. The EU is jumping on the bandwagon.
Londongrad and beyond: UK foreign policy and the fight against corruption
The UK’s flawed anti-corruption regime has an impact on its global role. A new round of reforms could help strengthen the rule of law at home and abroad.
On a hot summer’s day in Helsinki
Was Helsinki really a big win for Russia? And defeat for Europe?
The League of Leagues: Pan-European cooperation against the EU
Matteo Salvini has launched the “League of Leagues” – an alliance of nationalist parties across the continent. And he brings friends.
Spain’s new-found European destiny
Two views from our Council members on Spain’s new foreign policy direction under the new Socialist government