The EU’s quarter-life crisis
Despite the many threats around it—and in part because of them—the continent can emerge from this period stronger and more resilient
European Power
Chilled ambitions: How the Iran war is foiling Europe’s LNG plans
Iranian strikes on Qatar’s LNG infrastructure are complicating Brussels’ plans to ditch Russian gas, handing Washington and Moscow fresh leverage
Radev’s way: What Europe can expect from Bulgaria’s new political constellation
Bulgarians have overwhelmingly voted for Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party to take power. Radev has espoused the benefits of EU membership, but Europeans should be wary of his pro-Russia rhetoric
Four principles for an EU-Hungary reset
Brussels should set clear conditions for Hungary’s European comeback—and use its moment of leverage to incentivise a geopolitical shift
Sowing discord: How Russia is making the most of a global fertiliser shortage
Amid fears of an Iran war-fuelled global food crisis, Moscow is weaponising access to its fertiliser supplies in both Western countries and developing economies
The morning after: Lessons from Poland for a post-Orban Hungary
Hungarians have a new leader who promises to heal the country after 16 years of democratic backsliding. Lessons from the Polish experience suggest this is easier said than done
Amid the mayhem: Three steps for the EU and Turkey to protect their interests
European and Turkish policymakers should take three steps immediately to deliver on their shared interests. This approach could help stabilise their relationship and lay the groundwork for broader engagement
Why Orban and Hungary are not one and the same
ECFR’s new public opinion polling reveals most Hungarians do not share Orban’s views on Hungary’s place in the world. If the opposition wins the election on April 12th, the new government will have a mandate to reorientate the country’s foreign policy towards Europe
The Trump trap: Why Meloni’s referendum defeat is a warning for Europe
The Italian prime minister’s referendum defeat could reveal the price of allying with a US administration that goes against European interests
Why China, not Russia, could be the real winner of the Iran war
Russia’s oil bonanza will hardly bridge its huge fiscal gap. China’s current pains are real, but its gains could last