Cohesion & Governance

Germany and the crisis of Atlanticism

With the US opting out of its traditional European role, the “German question” has returned. And European leaders will need to make sacrifices if they are to address it

The end of monogamy in Europe?

With two thirds of Europeans voting for a pro-European party, the big challenge now is for the political groups to move beyond their status quo ways of working

Poland and Italy: Best of frenemies

Russia and migration remain issues that divide the Polish and Italian governments from each other. And such disharmony could yet stymie cooperation between right-wing populists after the European Parliament poll. 

Fear will save the EU

Pro-European parties can leverage voters’ anxieties to come out on top in election

Borrell returns: His vision for Europe

A conversation between Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell and José Ignacio Torreblanca ahead of the European elections

Spain: The European oasis

Spaniards remain fervent believers in the European project despite the lasting effects of 2008 financial crisis.