Draghi is trying to conceptualise the role the EU should play in this crisis, while Scholz is focusing on the mechanics,
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Europe was seen as a geopolitical bystander. Now it is time to decide whether the Union is part of a regional or a larger order. The concern about a split remains.
The integration of defence industries is a preliminary and paramount step for German and Italian investments to be perceived complementary, rather than competitive, to the other industries
So far, the NATO Allies have ruled out direct intervention
Europe’s voters also seem to think that the defence of the international rule of law – the system Putin is attacking – must start with ourselves
A sovereign and secure Europe does not come for free. The moment to invest decisively in an EU capable of action and defense is now.
Europeans (…) mostly agree that they need the kind of ambitious agenda advocated for by Macron, namely when it comes to defense issues
What unites in good times can harm in bad times. We are experiencing it right now.
Many Europeans are not happy with the way states around the world are working together on major challenges such as the covid pandemic or climate change
The Geman newspaper presents ECFR’s latest polling results
The EU will gain influence if they increase their military power. What they use this influence for is another question.