Warsaw ‘Iran’ summit: What lies beneath
ECFR experts share their insight into the manouevres around next month’s US-Poland summit. What does it mean for the JPCOA, and what steps should European countries take in response?
European Power
The networked Union: in search of power couples
The EU28 of today miss much of their network potential for joint action. According to ECFR's EU Coalition Explorer the vast majority of bilateral ties appear to be underdeveloped
How not to save the world: EU divisions at the UN
Although their new friendship treaty does not call for an EU Security Council seat, France and Germany must pitch a compelling vision of multilateralism at the UN
Brexit disorder: Corbyn and May
The British prime minister and the leader of the oppositions are stuck in cynicism and opportunism
Bracing for Brexit: Could ‘no deal’ chaos spread to Germany?
Berlin’s public pronouncements on the risks of Brexit do not yet measure up to the scale of the potential fallout
Polish cities against hatred and violence
The murder of the mayor of Gdansk is an urgent reminder of the need to overcome violence and divisions in our society
Wall in: The Eurosceptic challenge in Croatia
The collapse of the left and the rise of eurosceptisism have changed the Croatian political landscape ahead of the 2019 European Parliament elections.
“1 in 5 million”: Mounting pressure in Balkan protests
New civil protests are laying bare growing forms of repression across the Western Balkans
Shaping Europe’s Present and Future
After a decade of economic and political crises, the project of European integration continues to face existential challenges. But while some observers worry about the EU’s future, its High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy is confident that through continued cooperation, Europeans can secure their interests even in an era of global upheaval
Crunch time: Germany and Europe after Mattis
With James Mattis gone, it has become far more difficult to engage in damage control in transatlantic relations