European Power

View from Paris: A change is coming

  • Manuel Lafont Rapnouil
  • Commentary
  • View
  • Views from the Capitals

France’s focus on Africa at Valetta may be a casualty of the Paris massacres

View from London: A foreign policy focus

  • Susi Dennison
  • Commentary
  • View
  • Views from the Capitals

Renewed focus on foreign policy responses on migration following Valetta and Paris attacks brings London back into the picture

Will Europe hold together after Paris?

  • Mark Leonard, Vessela Tcherneva
  • Commentary

Beneath the talk of unity and common anxiety, three dividing lines are opening up across Europe – how they are resolved will determine whether the EU emerges stronger with its values intact

What does Germany think about its role in Europe?

  • Josef Janning
  • Note from Berlin

With Germany's pivotal role in Europe crystallising in the face of the EU's crises, an expert survey reveals how German policymakers feel about their partners

12 Nov

Black Coffee Morning “What does the Maghreb think about Europe? And why?”

  • ECFR Berlin

Understanding oneself means to look at oneself from the view of others. The Maghreb region is a very crucial neighbourhood for the EU, yet little is known about their point of view. The region faces political, economical and security crises with instable governments, decreasing oil prices and terrorist formations. Europe has to engage more with these countries since it is clearly mutually beneficial. Furthermore, it would alter their view on Europe towards a more positive one. For that, the European Union has to encounter MENA countries on a level playing field.     

Burden sharing, where art thou?

  • Angeliki Dimitriadi
  • Commentary

With winter approaching, the EU needs to up its game on refugee burden sharing