European Power

Learning from shipwrecked sailors: Three ways Europeans can weather the Trump storm

As it gets ready for a tumultuous US presidency, the EU is something of a geopolitical castaway. To emerge (reasonably) unscathed from the next four years, EU leaders should learn from shipwrecked sailors about the need to keep calm, remain united and stay focused on long-term priorities

Trump at Davos

Donald Trump’s return marks the start of an anti-Davos age, defined by the lack not only of a global order but also of any desire to create one. The world should expect deeper fragmentation and chaos in the face of unresolved crises and frequent disruptions

Stand by me: Why EU trade actions need member-state consensus

Since Donald Trump’s re-election, the EU has been remarkably active on the trade scene. The bloc’s member state capitals must commit to future deals to ensure that talks are followed by implementation