Fighting words: The risks of loose talk about a “European army”
'European army' is an empty phrase; what is actually needed is less talk and more action – more concrete projects to integrate defence efforts while avoiding careless talk
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Slovenia’s Greta Garbo syndrome
Findings from ECFR’s EU28 survey suggest that Slovenia has such a high expectation of potential partners that it risks to end up alone
The price of normalisation: Serbia, Kosovo, and a risky border deal
This is the time for EU and its member states to push for solutions to the Serbia-Kosovo landswap that have domestic support and that enhance wider stability in the region
Living on the edge: Could Bulgaria ally with the Visegrád group?
Frustration with Bulgaria’s marginalized position in the EU may prompt politicians in Sofia to rethink its attitude towards Europe
The foundation of a sovereign Europe
European sovereignty can only be attained with the consent of its peoples, and with the protection of social solidarity and security, says Council Member Georgi Pirinski
America’s latest wave of Iran sanctions
The US has re-imposed its sanctions on Iran; the final part of our sanctions mini-series explains how the US will implement them
Spending to defend: NATO and the EU’s new budget
The European Union’s spending priorities in the next budget round could support both NATO’s changing defence requirements, and the EU’s standing with its own citizens, says ECFR Council Member Hanna Ojanen
Can Europe strengthen its “economic sovereignty”?
ECFR Council Member Daniel Daianu sounds off on Europe's economic sovereignty, the risks of avoiding integration, and the need for strong political will
Europe’s Iran dilemma
On Sunday, November 4, far-reaching sanctions will be re-imposed on Iran and its oil sector. The European Union is trying to preserve a version of the deal, but the recent incidents in Denmark and France have heightened the tensions.
The Iron Chancellor: Angela Merkel’s endgame
For now, Europe will get more of the Merkel it knows so well: pragmatic, process-minded, and vision-free