The Western Balkans’ statistical black hole
How many people live in the Western Balkans? The unreliability of statistics on the region often makes it hard to tell.
EU instruments
Freeze, confiscate, restore? Swiss ideas for future EU sanctions
Sanctions for ‘misappropriation’ have proved their worth in forging ties with new leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, and Ukraine. But it is time to strengthen them
Helsinki at the helm: How Finland could lead reform in Europe
Finland’s presidency of the EU this year may turn out to be more reformist than many expect – including even Finland itself
Trading with Iran via the special purpose vehicle: How it can work
On 31 January, Germany, France and Britain announced the establishment of a special purpose vehicle aimed at facilitating legitimate trade with Iran
The crisis in Venezuela: What does Europe’s move mean?
Anthony Dworkin steps in for Mark Leonard and speaks with Jose Ignacio Torreblanca, Federica Paddeu, and Sergey Sukhankin, about what risks the recognition of Juan…
Shaping Europe’s Present and Future
After a decade of economic and political crises, the project of European integration continues to face existential challenges. But while some observers worry about the EU’s future, its High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy is confident that through continued cooperation, Europeans can secure their interests even in an era of global upheaval
Romania’s presidency of the EU: Good policy, bad politics
The next six months will be tricky for the European Union, with Brexit, parliamentary elections, and the next budget. Is Romania up to the task of EU presidency during this time?
COP24: an unexpected triumph of multilateralism
All the odds were against Katowice. But participants snatched partial victory from the jaws of total defeat
Nord Stream 2: ECFR opinions
Nord Stream 2 is a contentious project – here, ECFR experts weigh in on the debate with an array of opinions on the topic
26 Nov
Europa in der Mottenkiste? Sicherheitspolitik und die Zukunft des Multilateralismus
Mittagsgespräch zu einer aktiveren europäischen Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik und der Zukunft des Multilateralismus