Governments there have often taken ‘selective and arbitrary approaches to applying restrictions’ and sometimes used ‘these measures to silence their critics and opponents.’
The article refers to the latest policy brief on the covid-19 measures in the Western Balkans
In Warsaw, they’ve realized it’s getting dangerous for Poland
Piotr Buras comments on the growing readiness among the European states to cut out Poland and Hungary from the recovery fund
Piotr Buras speaks about Poland and Hungary’s veto against the EU budget and recovery fund
The EU was seen as irrelevant at the beginning of the crisis, as it did not keep its promises
Jana Puglierin highlighting the reason why it was important to develop the EU Solidarity Tracker
COVID-19 has taught them how alone Europeans are in the world. Faced with an existential threat, large majorities across the continent realised that no one was there to help them – not the EU, international institutions, or Europe’s allies.
Mark Leonard quoted on how European's want more cooperation as a result of the covid-19 pandemic
Many were disappointed by the EU’s initial reaction. But at the same time, the crisis created the conviction that a more powerful Union is the only chance for Europe to play a decisive role on the global stage in the future.
EU citizens have the impression that the EU has failed in the corona crisis. Nevertheless, they wish for “more Europe”. How does that fit together, ask Mark Leonard and Ivan Krastev.
The EU27 have realised that, instead of being a constructive partner, China is increasingly a rival acting against European interests
La Croix quotes ECFR's polling results: nearly 70% of the French respondents have a worsened perception of China compared to before the coronavirus crisis
The question of US security guarantees and cooperation is further fueled by the withdrawal of troops from Germany
Jana Puglierin speaks about the anti-coronavirus demonstration in Berlin, transatlantic relations and more.
