Seven trials for von der Leyen
Seven key challenges lie ahead of von der Leyen who will have to invent a magic formula to solve the political puzzles of the European Union
Multilateralism
Time for deputy prime ministers for European affairs
Member states are seizing power back from Brussels – but instead they should be engaging ever more deeply
NATO at 70: Celebration and introspection
As NATO enters its eighth decade, it looks back on an impressive history of durability – and ahead to the challenge of wavering US commitment.
State of disunion: Europe, NATO, and disintegrating arms control
Splits between Germany and Poland vis-à-vis Russia signal deeper divisions in the alliance, ones which threaten European security
How to restore democracy in Venezuela
A conversation between Felipe González and José Ignacio Torreblanca on the situation in Venezuela and the legitimacy of Juan Guaidó’s claim to the presidency
How not to save the world: EU divisions at the UN
Although their new friendship treaty does not call for an EU Security Council seat, France and Germany must pitch a compelling vision of multilateralism at the UN
Shaping Europe’s Present and Future
After a decade of economic and political crises, the project of European integration continues to face existential challenges. But while some observers worry about the EU’s future, its High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy is confident that through continued cooperation, Europeans can secure their interests even in an era of global upheaval.
Crunch time: Germany and Europe after Mattis
With James Mattis gone, it has become far more difficult to engage in damage control in transatlantic relations
Romania’s presidency of the EU: Good policy, bad politics
The next six months will be tricky for the European Union, with Brexit, parliamentary elections, and the next budget. Is Romania up to the task of EU presidency during this time?
COP24: an unexpected triumph of multilateralism
All the odds were against Katowice. But participants snatched partial victory from the jaws of total defeat