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A certain idea of Europe: How the next French president can lead
The next French president should pursue a strong European foreign policy agenda to protect Europeans against the threats they are most concerned about
The next French president should pursue a strong European foreign policy agenda to protect Europeans against the threats they are most concerned about
Zelensky and his people are fighting for their lives to defend European values. They have earned the prospect of EU membership once this brutal war is over
Global energy infrastructure is highly vulnerable to cyber-attacks. The EU should address this vulnerability as part of its defence against Russian aggression
Our panel will discuss insights from new public opinion polling of 15,000 citizens across 12 EU member states, captured in the upcoming report by Susi Dennison and Tara Varma.
The revolution in defence funding and energy policy that Germany recently announced should be accompanied by an intellectual awakening
Technological sovereignty matters. Russia will learn this the hard way as Western sanctions block access to the advanced technology its economy needs
Europeans have shown unity and decisiveness in countering Russian aggression. But there is still much they should do to adapt to the new geo-economic order
Europe has been united in its solidarity with Ukraine. To ensure this continues, the EU needs to support member states through the challenging times ahead and shield them from actors who may wish to sow discord
The EU should do far more to reduce its dependence on imports of energy and critical raw materials. This would help the union preserve its independence in an increasingly dangerous world
A webinar on Germany’s change of course in defence spending amid the ongoing war in Ukraine