The rise of Estonia’s radical right: to engage or not to engage?
The rise of the right-wing party EKRE in Estonia is putting in question the country's political landscape ahead of the parliamentary elections in March
European Elections
Spain’s new-found European destiny
Two views from our Council members on Spain’s new foreign policy direction under the new Socialist government
Poland, Hungary, and the slipping façade of democracy
The EU has thus far been unable to prevent democratic backsliding – what will it do in Hungary and Poland?
Macron’s European ambition begins in the Balkans
Emmanuel Macron’s attempts to block accession of Macedonia and Albania to the EU have nothing to do with the Western Balkans, and everything to do with the European elections
Orbán 3.0: What to expect next
Viktor Orbán’s post-victory intentions are clear: to extend Fidesz control over civil society and remaining independent media outlets. The stage is now set for the EU – with European People’s Party MEPs holding the balance – to take action on further violations of democratic principles and values
Hungary in the EU: From front runner to veto player
A convincing victory for Victor Orban will reinforce the Hungarian veto role in the EU. However, the country has only marginal influence beyond its neighbourhood on EU policies
Italy votes: Europe in the Italian election
The primary European issues in the Italian election debate are migration, the future of the eurozone, and security/defence.
Too soon for champagne toasts to GroKo
The grand coalition treaty is strongly pro-European in tone, but the devil is in the details – and it could yet be rejected by SPD members
The sense of an ending: Contours of the next German government
The days of a towering role for Germany in Europe seem behind us
The long and winding road to Jamaica
The indications are this new German government will struggle to take advantage of the foreign policy opportunities presented by this election