Macron’s Foreign Policy: Claiming the tradition
Macron’s inexperience means he needs to reassure the electorate that he can manage the national security state
National Politics
Brexit, Trump, France: third time unlucky?
A tumultuous election season has stirred up France's political landscape. While Macron seems likely to win, he needs to do so convincingly to create new stability.
Macron and the French Paradox
While commentators focused largely on negative aspects, France has seen an unprecedentedly pro-European electoral campaign
Better late than never: How the EU should respond to Orbán’s illiberalism
The European Union must now belatedly press ahead with both legal and political procedures to halt Hungary’s illiberal course
Planning for President Le Pen
Europe must address seriously the possibility of Marine Le Pen winning, however unlikely it may seem
Brexit looms large over UK election
The Prime Minister’s opportunistic decision to capitalise on her strong domestic standing is complicated by the international context
French election candidates on the European test
All major candidates see the international situation through the lens of Europe
European and foreign policy implications of Bulgaria’s election
Borissov will probably have to make some symbolic shifts on foreign policy, but he is likely to do his best to be constructive within the EU
No country for old moderates
The Dutch election has been interpreted as a victory for moderates over populists. But there are worrying signs hidden in the results.
Wilders’ 10 year plan
While Geert Wilders enjoys presenting himself as the next prime minister, in reality he is playing a longer game.