As the US election nears, EU member states must unite to navigate shifting American priorities, safeguarding their interests for a stable and mature transatlantic relationship
Europeans should look to the success of the automotive sector for inspiration on uniting their defence efforts across the whole continent
An effective sanctions campaign in wartime needs to be linked to a strategic industrial policy and technology control agenda in peacetime
To develop a new approach to defence, European states need to bury their longstanding disputes and learn from Ukrainians’ experiences on the battlefield
We are not on a path to nuclear war – but strong deterrence measures from the West can help ensure that scenario remains unlikely
Viktor Orban has had 12 years to learn how to circumvent democratic reforms. The European Commission should bide its time in assessing whether to suspend funding to Hungary
Western states will only maintain their unity and resolve if they address major problems related to their external alliances, EU unity, and people power
NATO should deter Russia by establishing a truly permanent presence in front-line states. The EU has a major role to play in this effort
The war in Ukraine has driven a wedge between Hungary’s Fidesz and Poland’s Law and Justice parties. But they could still mount a powerful challenge to the EU if – or, rather, when – they reunite in their opposition to rule of law demands
Support for Ukraine is both morally correct and in the best interests of the EU. Europeans should use this moment of unity to address several long-term challenges linked to the conflict
The EU’s work on its Strategic Compass should include debates on the special status states’ future role in European defence
Member states are not divided into two diametrically opposed camps. This makes the implementation of the European Green Deal an intricate puzzle – yet achievable
The pandemic poses a threat to European cohesion by increasing economic divides and undermining trust in the EU and national governments
The EU Coalition Explorer survey reveals the importance of Germany and France within the EU, and the impact they can have when they cooperate with each other
ECFR research into how EU member states and institutions worked together at the height of covid-19 confirms Germany was the bloc’s undisputed crisis leader
Fragmentation in the EU makes it increasingly difficult for member states to build coalitions. The EU Coalition Explorer reveals potential new groupings
Despite financial and refugee crises, research suggests the European Union is getting stronger, not weaker
New essay collection points way to potential coalitions for flexible European cooperation
Survey of experts in 28 capitals illuminates the complex network of relationships among EU member states
This volume reflects the diversity of European cohesion. It provides the national context and personal assessments from 28 EU member states
As the US election nears, EU member states must unite to navigate shifting American priorities, safeguarding their interests for a stable and mature transatlantic relationship
Europeans should look to the success of the automotive sector for inspiration on uniting their defence efforts across the whole continent
An effective sanctions campaign in wartime needs to be linked to a strategic industrial policy and technology control agenda in peacetime
To develop a new approach to defence, European states need to bury their longstanding disputes and learn from Ukrainians’ experiences on the battlefield
We are not on a path to nuclear war – but strong deterrence measures from the West can help ensure that scenario remains unlikely
Viktor Orban has had 12 years to learn how to circumvent democratic reforms. The European Commission should bide its time in assessing whether to suspend funding to Hungary
Western states will only maintain their unity and resolve if they address major problems related to their external alliances, EU unity, and people power
NATO should deter Russia by establishing a truly permanent presence in front-line states. The EU has a major role to play in this effort
The war in Ukraine has driven a wedge between Hungary’s Fidesz and Poland’s Law and Justice parties. But they could still mount a powerful challenge to the EU if – or, rather, when – they reunite in their opposition to rule of law demands
Support for Ukraine is both morally correct and in the best interests of the EU. Europeans should use this moment of unity to address several long-term challenges linked to the conflict
European cohesion is bouncing back after crisis years. The EU Cohesion Monitor presents new insights on cohesion as an underestimated source of strength and collective action in the EU
The Coalition Explorer illustrates the expert opinions of more than 800 respondents who work on European policy and creates a visual understanding of the views held by Europe’s professional political class
The European Solidarity Tracker collects and displays instances of pan-European solidarity throughout the coronavirus crisis
European cohesion is bouncing back after crisis years. The EU Cohesion Monitor presents new insights on cohesion as an underestimated source of strength and collective action in the EU
A critical mass of countries agree on the need for more flexible cooperation, but what could it look like?
This essay introduces “Connectivity Wars“, an essay collection on why migration, finance and trade are the geo-economic battlegrounds of the future
The scorecard assesses the support that components of the reform agenda enjoy in Europe’s capitals.
We turned 15! Time to reflect on the past years and ECFR’s role in helping Europe find a strong, united voice
How sustainable is European unity? And what scenarios of solidarity or division can be expected in the next few months?
How could a European Confederation aid greater cross-European integration? And is it a realistic alternative to the EU?
How can we explain the current crisis of the liberal international order?
In this week’s episode, Mark Leonard presents the new and third edition of ECFR´s Coalition explorer, which also included special questions regarding the impact of…
The coronavirus crisis brought about financial hardship for the European Union, and many agree that a recovery fund would be needed to overcome it. In…
Negotiations over the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021 – 2027 just have started. But as tensions and divergences between the EU member states are…
Mark Leonard speaks with Craig Kennedy, Jeremy Shapiro and Anna Kuchenbecker about the election results and Donald Trump's tenure. The podcast was recorded on 8th…
What does Angela Merkel’s decision to stand down as leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) mean for Germany and Europe? Mark Leonard discusses with…
Eine Podiumsdiskussion mit Anne-Marie Descôtes, Botschafterin der Französischen Republik in Deutschland Michael Roth, Staatsminister für Europa, Auswärtiges Amt Moderation: Lykke Friis, Korrespondentin…
As leaders are about to take pivotal decisions for Ukraine’s fate at the NATO summit, join us for a discussion about pathways and policy options for…
As France discovers the new making of its national assembly, this webinar will analyse the election results and reflect on their impact on a geopolitical…
As the European Union sets its new agenda, this webinar will delve into geoeconomics-related priorities for the incoming European Commission. Drawing on two new ECFR…
This webinar will provide a snapshot analysis of election results and their implications for Europe’s foreign policy and security agenda. Featuring perspectives from selected ECFR…
Amid a volatile geopolitical environment, ECFR’s recent public opinion poll ahead of the European elections shows that a geopolitical case for Europe resonates with voters,…
Building on the success and results of the 2023 Project “France-Italy-Germany Trilateral Dialogue: in Pursuit of a common agenda”, the 2024 Quadrilateral Project will continue to promote intra-European dialogue between capitals, extending last year’s trilateral format to Spain
Secondo appuntamento di una serie di tre working lunch realizzati congiuntamente da ECFR Roma, SDA Bocconi e l’Institute for European Policymaking @ Bocconi University
We will discuss Germany’s role in Europe and will reflect on how the new European order is viewed in Berlin
ECFR is collaborating with De Balie to discuss France’s political future and the impact of the election result on European integration and solidarity
On this night at De Balie we will discuss Germany’s political future and the impact of the election result on European integration and solidarity
She is playing wait and see and trying to keep a foot in both camps
The accession to Schengen is due to both political merits and Bulgarian experts who have been working for years for the good transposition of the Schengen legislation in Bulgaria
It might be useful to imagine it as a chameleon, changing colour and morphing according to the various situations offered to it by international events. It is a never-ending phenomenon
We are witnessing an expression of democratic will that needs to be defended, to ensure Georgia does not fall even further under the Russian umbrella
Teresa Coratella on the political turmoil in Georgia and the European integration process
We should not expect this majority to have its own solidity and political project. The political project is in the hands of Ursula von Der Leyen
