Reconnected: How the EU can assert its sovereignty after the pandemic
As the crisis exacts a devastating cost from society and prompts a major battle of narratives, the EU needs to find its new “coal and steel” moment.
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The dangers of crisis diplomacy: Italy, China, and Russia
Italy’s game of narratives around the covid-19 crisis poses a risk to the European project.
The coronavirus crisis: An opportunity to mend Polish-Ukrainian relations
The Polish government would do well to recognise the value of Ukrainian workers, while the Ukrainian government should acknowledge that the Polish state cares for Ukrainians during these trying times
Grey zone politics: Why Ukraine needs creative international cooperation
With the EU, NATO, and their member states preoccupied with domestic challenges, Ukraine and its international partners need new ways to support the country’s security, resilience, and growth.
European solidarity now, in the interest of all member states
Joint German-Italian appeal to the governments of all member states and to EU institutions
Sweden goes it alone: The EU’s coronavirus exception
Covid-19 serves as a magnifying glass for even the smallest differences between countries – in governance, society, and attitudes.
Bouncing back again: How past crises can help Eastern Europe fight covid-19
Common standards of health security, tech and information sharing in research and development, and better integration within healthcare supply chains could help Europe take a big step forward
Views from the capitals: How the row over coronabonds is tearing Europe apart
ECFR’s national offices discuss the emerging divisions between EU member states on the economic response to covid-19
How Europe can help Iran fight covid-19
European governments and the EU should press the US to strengthen the humanitarian exemptions in its Iran sanctions
Finally, some good news: Albania and North Macedonia on the road to EU membership
It is in the EU’s interest to continuously emphasise its commitment to Albania and North Macedonia – especially given the growing influence of countries such as China, Russia, and Turkey in the Western Balkans