What does Germany think about its role in Europe?
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
European Power
13 Nov
Powrót geopolityki. Czy kryzysy międzynarodowe prowadzą do…
Ambasada Francji w Polsce oraz Warszawskie Biuro ECFR zapraszają na debatę z udziałem byłych ministrów spraw zgaranicznych Polski i Francji
12 Nov
Black Coffee Morning “What does the Maghreb think about Europe? And why?”
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.
11 Nov
Open Discussion “What does the Maghreb think about Europe? And why?”
Öffentliche Podiumsdiskussion von ECFR und Stiftung Mercator aus der Vortragsreihe “Europe seen from the outside”. Die tunesische Aktivistin Amira Yahyaoui erläuterte die Sicht des Mahgrebs auf Europa.
Burden sharing, where art thou?
With winter approaching, the EU needs to up its game on refugee burden sharing
10 Nov
Black Coffee Morning “Re-Militarisierung der EU Ostgrenze?!”
Russia underwent fundamental military reforms which not only included modernization of equipment but also changes on structure and staffing. In the recent past, we have observed significantly faster mobilization of troops within few days and major threats to EU and NATO members. However, the European Union is badly prepared for the various scenarios regarding its defence strategy. For that a better coordination between EU and NATO, a willingness to react, and a re-focus on military core functions and capacities is of fundamental importance. The discussion proved to be very lively. Consensus on the strengthening of Russia's military was clearly at hand, but regarding the instruments to encounter this new military giant is still an open question for the foreseeable future
ECFR’s World in 30 Minutes: The future of Europe
ECFR's director Mark Leonard speaks to Stephen Walt, Professor of International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School, about the threats that could rip Europe apart,…
Brexit to nowhere: The foreign policy consequences of “Out”
British exit from the EU would have serious foreign policy consequences – both for Britain and for the rest of Europe
Brexit to Nowhere: The foreign policy consequences of “Out”
Eight things “Out” campaigners won’t tell you about the foreign policy implications of Brexit
The British-German misunderstanding
The UK and Germany remain light years apart on their priorities for EU reform