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Real solidarity with France

  • Nick Witney
  • Commentary

France's call for European support in response to Paris attacks is an opportunity for the EU to renew cohesion over military cooperation

A war of character

  • Volker Stanzel
  • Commentary

In Europe's war of character against terrorism, level-headed circumspection will serve better than a rush to retaliate and demonise

Forging a European resolve

  • Mathieu Duchâtel, Laurent Glattli, François Godement, Héloïse Priou, Manuel Lafont Rapnouil, Tara Varma, Abigaël Vasselier
  • Commentary

In the wake of the terror attacks in Paris, Hollande has redoubled attempts to break ISIS, but how should the EU as a whole respond while maintaining its core values?

12 Nov

Black Coffee Morning “What does the Maghreb think about Europe? And why?”

  • ECFR Berlin

Understanding oneself means to look at oneself from the view of others. The Maghreb region is a very crucial neighbourhood for the EU, yet little is known about their point of view. The region faces political, economical and security crises with instable governments, decreasing oil prices and terrorist formations. Europe has to engage more with these countries since it is clearly mutually beneficial. Furthermore, it would alter their view on Europe towards a more positive one. For that, the European Union has to encounter MENA countries on a level playing field.