The Nordic shift: China’s uphill battle for public approval in northern Europe
A recent survey shows that even the champions of free trade in Europe’s high north are reassessing their approach to Chinese investment.
A recent survey shows that even the champions of free trade in Europe’s high north are reassessing their approach to Chinese investment.
The state surfs a wave of fear of the consequences and side-effects of public deficiencies and scarcity that it has created.
The advent of coronavirus has set off a battle of narratives about the role of the EU. The winner will define Europe’s future.
Last week’s government reshuffle and the dismissal of a highly regarded prosecutor general raise serious concerns about Ukraine’s pro-Western course.
As the problems created by the coronavirus quickly escalate, the political credibility of many governments is being tested
The events surrounding Slovakia’s parliamentary election show how endemic corruption can lead to unpredictable political transitions
Despite its preoccupation with borders, the worldview of the AfD makes no distinction between foreign and domestic policy – and the party is using both to extend its deleterious influence
Sooner or later, the coronavirus will be gone. In the meantime, it will test Europe’s resilience against not just epidemics but misinformation and scapegoating
The key to European power projection isn’t institutional reform, it’s a shift in attitude and a willingness to cooperate.
It is time for Paris and Berlin to join together to strengthen Europe internally, securing its place in a world of renewed competition