The first beneficiaries of 1989
Host Mark Leonard has an intimate discussion with our heads of offices from Sofia and Warsaw, Vessela Tcherneva and Piotr Buras about their experiences, hopes…
European Power
The Lost Promise of 1989
As is often the case, deep historical shifts tend to show up first in popular culture, and only then in formal politics. That is why we should look at the complex legacy of 1989 not only in the formal celebrations being held in Berlin, but also in the stands of a soccer stadium in Sofia
Belarus votes: Could its verdict matter?
Belarus could be standing on the brink of change. The EU should not ignore events on its outer border – and, indeed, should look for new ways to engage its neighbour
Russia’s 1989
In the second in our series on the events of 1989 and how they will shape our world for decades to come, host Mark Leonard…
Can regulation save the Internet? The view from London
Figures from across government, the private sector, and wider society argue in favour of adequate regulation to mitigate the harmful effects of the internet. But what should this regulation look like?
Hopes for the future dashed: Balkans security after the French veto
The European Council’s failure to open accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania could mark a turning point for peace in the Western Balkans
Bringing the radical right in: Lessons learned from Spain
Vox’s success in Spain illuminates some of populism’s successful escalation strategies, as well as the mistakes of mainstream parties
Two people separated by a common idea: Why Macron and AKK agree
Macron’s and AKK’s distinct styles obscure a core agreement: threats to the transatlantic relationship mean that European countries must finally stand up and defend themselves
12 Nov
Will President Trump kill transatlanticism?
Another event of our Foreign Policy Club series, discussing current US foreign policy and what it means for Europe
Rocking the boat: The Macron method
The thread that runs through most of Macron’s speeches and declarations is European strategic sovereignty: he fears that Europe will be marginalised in a world in which authoritarian powers are rising.