Whatever it breaks: Draghi’s downfall and the future of Italy
Draghi always knew that he could not depend on some members of his ruling coalition. Yet his legacy of leadership in the EU could survive his departure.
European Elections
Alignment or isolation: Hungary’s foreign policy after its parliamentary election
Hungary’s parliamentary election could be a turning point in its foreign policy. An opposition win could mean realignment with the EU, but polls suggest that it might be a tight race.
31 Mar
The battle for the Elysee
ECFR is collaborating with De Balie to discuss France’s political future and the impact of the election result on European integration and solidarity
Germany’s election result and what it means for Europe
How are the German election results being perceived throughout Europe? And what do they mean for the future of our continent?
24 Sep
The Post-Merkel Era: Towards More or Less European Solidarity?
On this night at De Balie we will discuss Germany’s political future and the impact of the election result on European integration and solidarity
28 Sep
Niemcy pod Lupą – edycja specjalna konferencji “Świat pod Lupą”
Zastanowimy się, co era Merkel znaczyła w historii tego kraju i jak dziedzictwo pani kanclerz wpływać będzie na jego dalsze losy
14 Sep
Beyond Merkelism: What do Europeans expect from post-Merkel Germany?
What do European citizens expect from Germany’s next government, after 16 years of Angela Merkel? With little over a week to go until the elections, join a panel of pundits to analyse ECFR’s latest survey of attitudes of 16,000 citizens across 12 EU countries
Gangster governance: How Slovakia fought back against corruption
The events surrounding Slovakia’s parliamentary election show how endemic corruption can lead to unpredictable political transitions
28 May
Ce que veulent les citoyens européens : un bilan des élections européennes
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un Black Coffee Morning avec Susi Dennison, Pierre Vimont, Pawel Zerka et modéré par Laure Mandeville, sur le thème : « Ce que veulent les citoyens européens : un bilan des élections européennes »
The pro-European majority are speaking. But what are they saying?
European politicians need to pick voters’ legitimate worries out amid the noise of populist fear-mongering. And then they need to provide leadership to address these worries.
Publications
The Eurosceptic surge and how to respond to it
Pro-Europeans should create space for battles between competing visions of Europe
The continent-wide rise of Euroscepticism
Europeans are losing faith in the EU
Articles
Whatever it breaks: Draghi’s downfall and the future of Italy
Draghi always knew that he could not depend on some members of his ruling coalition. Yet his legacy of leadership in the EU could survive his departure.
Alignment or isolation: Hungary’s foreign policy after its parliamentary election
Hungary’s parliamentary election could be a turning point in its foreign policy. An opposition win could mean realignment with the EU, but polls suggest that it might be a tight race.
Gangster governance: How Slovakia fought back against corruption
The events surrounding Slovakia’s parliamentary election show how endemic corruption can lead to unpredictable political transitions
The pro-European majority are speaking. But what are they saying?
European politicians need to pick voters’ legitimate worries out amid the noise of populist fear-mongering. And then they need to provide leadership to address these worries.
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.
Borrell returns: His vision for Europe
A conversation between Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell and José Ignacio Torreblanca ahead of the European elections
Election 2019: What Germany’s parties want for Europe
Political leaders are jostling for space in a crowded field. But German voters appear to be enjoying the show
Spain’s craziest election ever
Spain's snap election will be of “existential importance” – below, an explainer to get ready for Sunday outlining the contenders and possible outcomes
Why Viktor Orbán and his allies won’t win the EU elections
Right-wing populists think voters obsess about immigration. But that’s not the case.
Views from the capitals: Macron’s appeal to citizens of Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron published an op-ed in 28 news outlets, 28 countries, and 28 languages. The reason? The European Parliament…
Podcasts
Germany’s election result and what it means for Europe
How are the German election results being perceived throughout Europe? And what do they mean for the future of our continent?
Events
31 Mar
The battle for the Elysee
ECFR is collaborating with De Balie to discuss France’s political future and the impact of the election result on European integration and solidarity
28 Sep
Niemcy pod Lupą – edycja specjalna konferencji “Świat pod Lupą”
Zastanowimy się, co era Merkel znaczyła w historii tego kraju i jak dziedzictwo pani kanclerz wpływać będzie na jego dalsze losy
24 Sep
The Post-Merkel Era: Towards More or Less European Solidarity?
On this night at De Balie we will discuss Germany’s political future and the impact of the election result on European integration and solidarity
14 Sep
Beyond Merkelism: What do Europeans expect from post-Merkel Germany?
What do European citizens expect from Germany’s next government, after 16 years of Angela Merkel? With little over a week to go until the elections, join a panel of pundits to analyse ECFR’s latest survey of attitudes of 16,000 citizens across 12 EU countries
28 May
Ce que veulent les citoyens européens : un bilan des élections européennes
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un Black Coffee Morning avec Susi Dennison, Pierre Vimont, Pawel Zerka et modéré par Laure Mandeville, sur le thème : « Ce que veulent les citoyens européens : un bilan des élections européennes »
17 May
Kingmakers of the Mainstream – EP Elections Predictions
Discussion about the European Elections with first predictions about the potential results based on data from our Unlock Project.
15 Apr
Ce que diront les élections de l’opinion publique européenne
Nous avons le plaisir de vous convier à un petit déjeuner en partenariat avec l’Institut Montaigne, en présence de Nicolas Bauquet, Susi Dennison, Catherine Fieschi et modéré par Jean-Christophe Ploquin, sur le thème suivant : « Ce que diront les élections de l'opinion publique européenne »
29 Jan
Les élections européennes vues d’Allemagne
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un Black Coffee Morning, en présence de Almut Moller, Shahin Vallée et Manuel Lafont Rapnouil sur le thème suivant : « Les élections européennes vues d'Allemagne ».
18 Jan
Europe’s year of reckoning?
How will the European Parliament elections in May 2019 impact Europe's future? What outcomes for the informal summit in Sibiu where a debate about EU reforms will be held?
3 Aug
Impulsvortrag von Cem Özdemir: Leitlinien einer wertegeleiteten deutschen Außenpolitik
Gemeinsame Verantwortung für Sicherheit, Klimaschutz, Entwicklung: Impulsvortrag von Cem Özdemir zu einer wertegeleiteten Außenpolitik mit anschließender Diskussion
In the media
Marine Le Pen feels strengthened by the victories of Orban and Vucic. Her victory would lead to an alliance between illiberal democracies and a push against sanctions on Russia.
Tara Varma comments on the possible consequences of Marine Le Pen’s victory in the French presidential election
Fidesz can easily say that the opposition has cheated, that it has attacked the democratic system, as Donald Trump has done
We see a lot of young people having entered the Bundestag
This is certainly the most progressive coalition programme in two decades
Rafael Loss, Policy Analyst at the European Council on Foreign Relations, Berlin Office, on Germany under Chancellor Scholz’s leadership
Angela Merkel was “both the first female and first East German” to become chancellor, which were respectively “structurally underrepresented”