22 Jan
In search of security: Central Europe
What should Poland's and Germany's contribution to the region's security look like?
European Sovereignty
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.
Belgium’s integration blues
Growing tensions on the left and the right have driven the country to adapt a more cautious stance towards European matters
6 Dec
New rules for the game? The free trade multilateral order and the return of geopolitics
The panel will adress the impact of the US-China trade war for Europe and Japan
The “European army”, a tale of wilful misunderstanding
The European army concept is ambiguous – what do European leaders actually want to achieve?
Taking back control: How European citizens are slowly gaining power
Transfer of power to Brussels may weaken member states, but it empowers citizens – it is a pity EU citizens do not know their own power
The US and China are the closest of enemies
After years of economic symbiosis in which the US purchased low-cost Chinese imports and China purchased US Treasuries, China has begun to pursue the prerogatives of a superpower, and the US has responded in kind. As a result, both countries are becoming more alike, particularly in their belief that there can be only one winner.
26 Nov
Europa in der Mottenkiste? Sicherheitspolitik und die Zukunft des Multilateralismus
Mittagsgespräch zu einer aktiveren europäischen Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik und der Zukunft des Multilateralismus
Investment screening: A victory for Europe
This week, the EU reached a political agreement on a framework for screening foreign direct investment at unprecedented speed, and took a step forward in building trust
Fighting words: The risks of loose talk about a “European army”
'European army' is an empty phrase; what is actually needed is less talk and more action – more concrete projects to integrate defence efforts while avoiding careless talk