True north: Finland’s commitment to the European project
Finland is an enthusiastic member of the European Union – but it could do with making more links across the continent
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The radical right comes to Spain
After this week's election in Spain, the far-right party Vox now has its first MPs. But it is too early to say if we are seeing a resurgence of Spanish nationalism.
The “European army”, a tale of wilful misunderstanding
The European army concept is ambiguous – what do European leaders actually want to achieve?
Taking back control: How European citizens are slowly gaining power
Transfer of power to Brussels may weaken member states, but it empowers citizens – it is a pity EU citizens do not know their own power
Wildest Dream: A costly election for Georgia’s ruling party
This week, Georgians chose a new president in a controversial election. Now, they have to live up to their promises
The US and China are the closest of enemies
After years of economic symbiosis in which the US purchased low-cost Chinese imports and China purchased US Treasuries, China has begun to pursue the prerogatives of a superpower, and the US has responded in kind. As a result, both countries are becoming more alike, particularly in their belief that there can be only one winner
Loss adjustment: European politics realigns for Brexit
Unfulfilled expectations have caused traditional allies to shift their focus away from the UK
Democracy defeated the coup
A year on, it is clear that the Catalan parliamentary coup d’état of 2017 has strengthened the Spanish political nation
Flash Wars: Where could an autonomous weapons revolution lead us?
Making it harder to attribute an attack to a perpetrator will have repercussions beyond non-state use
Investment screening: A victory for Europe
This week, the EU reached a political agreement on a framework for screening foreign direct investment at unprecedented speed, and took a step forward in building trust