National Politics

Spain’s new-found European destiny

Two views from our Council members on Spain’s new foreign policy direction under the new Socialist government

Macron’s European ambition begins in the Balkans

Emmanuel Macron’s attempts to block accession of Macedonia and Albania to the EU have nothing to do with the Western Balkans, and everything to do with the European elections

The migration crisis is not just about Merkel

Take a look at the German party system – including the AfD’s role as largest opposition party – to understand the faultlines running under the chatter about Merkel

4 takeaways from Turkey’s elections

From possible US sanctions to electing a new economic tsar, Erdogan has his hands full after Sunday’s elections

The EU’s decisive moment in Poland

The struggle for the rule of law in Poland has reached a critical stage – what will the EU do about it?

Berlin’s new language of compromise

European politicians have made an abundance of normative speeches on Europe, but few on the politics of cooperation. German leaders’ recent interventions hint at a turning point in this trend.