A fistful of dollars: Europe and US sanctions
The European Union needs an Office for Financial Asset Control to defend its home industry against sanctions
Geoeconomics
Can the European Union find a stable equilibrium?
Giving up sovereignty at the national level seems the only way to retain some kind of European sovereignty, writes Sebastian Dullien in his farewell commentary for ECFR
The flawed bank redemption: Europe and the politics of money laundering
Europe urgently needs to get its house in order on money laundering – and win voters’ trust back in the process
Top ten foreign policy trends in 2019
Top ten trends that will occupy European foreign policymakers in 2019
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
Can Iran weather the oil-sanctions storm?
As the US steps up its sanctions against Iran, the negative effects ripple throughout the global energy markets
Yemen’s diplomatic discord
After the collapse of planned consultations in Geneva, a new round of formal peace talks seems unlikely before the end of the year
The German barrier to a global euro
Heiko Maas has plans to circumvent the US; but they clash with Germany’s growth model
Europe’s China vetoes
France, Germany, Italy, and the UK are strengthening their economic defences against China. Will more follow?
Londongrad and beyond: UK foreign policy and the fight against corruption
The UK’s flawed anti-corruption regime has an impact on its global role. A new round of reforms could help strengthen the rule of law at home and abroad