Cohesion & Governance

Pioneer and far: Estonia’s European ambitions

Estonian expertise can be of great use in strengthening Europe’s digital society, connecting governing institutions and citizens at the EU level, and improving connectivity between European countries

The unwavering European: Spain and its place in Europe

ECFR’s Coalition Explorer shows Spain to be an outlier in Europe – as it places great weight on foreign policy. But could new political turbulence thwart its ambitions once more?

When European politics becomes personal

As the United Kingdom has hurtled ever closer to the Brexit cliff, once-abstract notions of a transcendent European identity have gained substance, and millions of people who still believe in the European project have come out in support of it. The question now is whether the European idea can win out over resurgent nationalism

Brexit is making Europe stronger

The EU27 are holding together throughout the twists and turns of Brexit. This is simply because it is in their interest to do so