How the coronavirus threatens a geopolitical Europe
After the crisis, the EU will face the same geopolitical problems it did before. But, this time, it might need to tackle them with less internal solidarity and external credibility.
Health & Covid-19
Leadership in a time of contagion
Although the covid-19 pandemic has been compared to the 2008 financial crisis, the two episodes are quite different, not least in their cast of leading characters. Unlike the previous generation, today’s European leaders have been shaped by a decade of austerity, refugee crises, and America's denouement as a global hegemon.
Pulling through the coronavirus together: European and international solutions to the pandemic
European governments can only defend their citizens effectively if they cooperate at a European level and reinforce multilateral structures based on openness and information sharing
Geopolitics in the coronavirus era – who will be crowned winner?
Last week’s episode saw our experts dissecting the coronavirus’ implications for Europe. In today's episode, we’re breaking down how the crisis is unfolding in the…
Serbia’s coronavirus diplomacy unmasked
The Serbian president has exploited the EU’s internal divisions to insult the bloc and legitimise his policies, as well as his courtship of authoritarian partners.
Haven and hell: How the EU should protect refugees during the covid-19 crisis
Even as it comes under intense pressure during the current crisis, the EU should not fail the most vulnerable displaced persons.
CureVac, covid-19, and economic statecraft: Lessons for Europe
Trump’s bid for CureVac should spur Europeans to strengthen their investment screening rules – and signal to China and the US that unwanted takeovers will cost them
Resilience before reinvention: The EU’s role in the Covid-19 crisis
For those who genuinely want to rescue and strengthen the EU, it would be dangerous to conclude that they must reinvent it
Mother of all problems: The return of crisis manager Merkel
German decision-makers must now bear in mind not only their country’s well-being but also that of the entire EU
How Brussels could get crisis management right this time
The EU got it wrong in the financial crisis – and paid a heavy price. But this time could be different.