To form a workable government after the snap election, French parties will need to make coalitions and concessions. But such cooperation runs contrary to French political culture, and the likely divisions risk weakening France’s voice on the international and European stage
Sunday’s surprising election result prompted an international sigh of relief, but Emmanuel Macron’s gamble has weakened him and Europe
As Keir Starmer assumes office, myriad international questions will land on his desk – but don’t expect these to be his immediate focus
The far-right National Rally is leading the polls ahead of the second round of the French election. Its success would have inevitable consequences for French foreign policy
There is a new kid on the block in Budapest, but it remains to be seen whether Peter Magyar can break 14 years of Orban rule
As Brussels gears up for the next institutional cycle, it should first take stock of the last five years of EU foreign policy
Despite the challenges AI poses to democratic stability in Latin America, the region lacks stringent regulation. To bolster AI governance, the EU, a leader in AI regulation, should lend a helping hand
Given the state of the world today, it is difficult to imagine a worse time for Europe to be left rudderless. But with little room to manoeuvre after the European Parliament election, French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Olaf Scholz are in no position to steer the EU through major challenges
As technological competition between the US and China grows, the EU’s next technology agenda needs to be more assertive to maximise its global influence
The G7 summit in Italy was overshadowed by domestic and European politics. But the rest of the Italian presidency and its Canadian successor can build on this summit’s hits and address some of its misses