France’s support for EU and NATO enlargement could be transformational for European security. But domestic unrest and sniping by others could undermine French steadfastness on these major questions
While Spain’s People’s Party leads the polls, obscure alliances and voter concerns leave the country’s future direction – and its impact on next year’s European Parliament elections – uncertain
Under the guise of fighting “Russian influence”, the Polish government is preparing to attack and disqualify its opponents
Faced with financial and political pressures at home, Poland is inching closer to rule-of-law reforms
Draghi always knew that he could not depend on some members of his ruling coalition. Yet his legacy of leadership in the EU could survive his departure.
The war in Ukraine has driven a wedge between Hungary’s Fidesz and Poland’s Law and Justice parties. But they could still mount a powerful challenge to the EU if – or, rather, when – they reunite in their opposition to rule of law demands.
Humanitarian crises in places like Afghanistan, Yemen or Ethiopia are not only a reflection of internal turmoil – but mirror a much grander development: system failure
Der Checkpoint EXTRA findet als Kooperation zwischen der bpb und dem Berliner Büro des European Council on Foreign Relations statt
Why did the approaches to handling the coronavirus differ so much even in all the countries around the globe?
From now on, citizens will understand much more clearly why it is said that democracies die bit by bit, until they suddenly succumb and it is too late
France’s support for EU and NATO enlargement could be transformational for European security. But domestic unrest and sniping by others could undermine French steadfastness on these major questions
While Spain’s People’s Party leads the polls, obscure alliances and voter concerns leave the country’s future direction – and its impact on next year’s European Parliament elections – uncertain
Under the guise of fighting “Russian influence”, the Polish government is preparing to attack and disqualify its opponents
Faced with financial and political pressures at home, Poland is inching closer to rule-of-law reforms
Draghi always knew that he could not depend on some members of his ruling coalition. Yet his legacy of leadership in the EU could survive his departure.
The war in Ukraine has driven a wedge between Hungary’s Fidesz and Poland’s Law and Justice parties. But they could still mount a powerful challenge to the EU if – or, rather, when – they reunite in their opposition to rule of law demands.
From now on, citizens will understand much more clearly why it is said that democracies die bit by bit, until they suddenly succumb and it is too late
European cohesion is bouncing back after crisis years. The EU Cohesion Monitor presents new insights on cohesion as an underestimated source of strength and collective action in the EU.
European cohesion is bouncing back after crisis years. The EU Cohesion Monitor presents new insights on cohesion as an underestimated source of strength and collective action in the EU.
Humanitarian crises in places like Afghanistan, Yemen or Ethiopia are not only a reflection of internal turmoil – but mirror a much grander development: system failure
Why did the approaches to handling the coronavirus differ so much even in all the countries around the globe?
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Last week’s episode saw our experts dissecting the coronavirus’ implications for Europe. In today's episode, we’re breaking down how the crisis is unfolding in the…
Recently declared a global pandemic, it is undeniable that the coronavirus will be a global political, social, financial and economic crisis – requiring actions that…
Der Checkpoint EXTRA findet als Kooperation zwischen der bpb und dem Berliner Büro des European Council on Foreign Relations statt
These presidencies are technical, very well prepared, and in a country where European consensus is almost a given, there should be no concerns
José Ignacio Torreblanca on Spain, which has just taken over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU
Surely, Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine must galvanise a new pan-European political generation
Timothy Garton Ash explains how 2022 will mark a new political generation among European citizens.
Zelensky’s tour symbolizes the support which Europe gives to Ukraine
I think that the two countries have missed a valuable opportunity over the last 30 years to coordinate cooperation, including cooperation and coordination within the EU
The Emiratis, like the Saudis, are opposed to the current bipolarization of the international scene. In the Ukrainian crisis, they refuse to choose sides.
Cinzia Bianco was quoted in Le Monde on the strategic reasons behind the lack of involvement of the the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in the war in Ukraine
