Tricks of the trade
Trade policy is set to become one of the key tools of Ursula von der Leyen’s “union that strives for more”. But securing support from national governments and European citizens will be a challenge.
Unlock Europe’s Majority
Europe’s new agenda in the Western Balkans
The main message for the Western Balkans is clear: countries in the region need to demonstrate a sufficient level of political governance before any technical process of EU accession can begin
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
After the European Parliament election: Another chance to bridge Europe’s divides
The recent European Parliamentary elections revealed that there is more to Europe's political geography than the traditional east-west divide
The end of monogamy in Europe?
With two thirds of Europeans voting for a pro-European party, the big challenge now is for the political groups to move beyond their status quo ways of working
Views from the Capitals: European elections
Our national offices – and more! – analyse the results of yesterday’s European Parliament election from the view of their governments and national audiences
The pro-European majority are speaking. But what are they saying?
European politicians need to pick voters’ legitimate worries out amid the noise of populist fear-mongering. And then they need to provide leadership to address these worries.
Poland and Italy: Best of frenemies
Russia and migration remain issues that divide the Polish and Italian governments from each other. And such disharmony could yet stymie cooperation between right-wing populists after the European Parliament poll.
Fear will save the EU
Pro-European parties can leverage voters’ anxieties to come out on top in election
Borrell returns: His vision for Europe
A conversation between Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell and José Ignacio Torreblanca ahead of the European elections