Russiagate and Italy’s governing coalition
A domestic political scandal threatens to destabilise the League-Five Star coalition
Cohesion & Governance
Denmark’s shift towards an ever greener union
With a domestic debate on the EU looming, the Danish government appears likely to strike a new agreement on its Europe policy
Seven trials for von der Leyen
Seven key challenges lie ahead of von der Leyen who will have to invent a magic formula to solve the political puzzles of the European Union
The EU must defend its rule-of-law revolution
A recent EU court ruling has sent a chill down the spines of populist governments determined to undermine judicial independence. The new Commission must defend this crucial victory
Europe’s emigration paradox
Emigration is as much a worry for some European citizens as immigration, if not more so. What should the EU and member states do about this?
Time for deputy prime ministers for European affairs
Member states are seizing power back from Brussels – but instead they should be engaging ever more deeply
Spitzenkandidaten poker
For most voters, the battle over people and positions would be revealing if only it wasn’t so confusing. It is misleading to frame the nomination process as an example of backroom politics prevailing over parliamentary democracy
3 Jul
France’s European strategy: the reality check
France’s European strategy: the reality check July 3rd, 8:30am – 9:30am at the ECFR Berlin Office – Entrance: Rosmarinstraße 1, 10117…
Salvini goes global
Matteo Salvini’s enthusiasm for Trump did not win him a meeting with the president; and his Washington visit this week may undermine Italy in Europe
Untapped potential: How new alliances can strengthen the EU
Fragmentation in the EU makes it increasingly difficult for member states to build coalitions. The EU Coalition Explorer reveals potential new groupings