Algeria – an unsteady partner for Europe
EU approach to Algeria neglects long-term domestic stability
European Power
France’s fascination with Israel and Palestine
As bombs fall on Gaza, France's deep-rooted preoccupation with Israel and Palestine is causing division within French society
Ten priorities for Juncker’s Europe
Jean-Claude Juncker will have considerable authority as new European Commission president, and he must use it to embody a new vision for the European Union
No time for cynics: the German-American intelligence dispute
The US’s alleged spying was ill considered, but both sides need to focus on the real priorities of the transatlantic alliance.
15 Jul
European Spring: How to put our economies and politics right?
With European economies failing to deliver higher standards of living, and growing public disillusionment with apparently self-serving politicians, Philippe Legrain discusses where things have gone wrong in Europe and how to put them right, and explores the need for a European Spring in order to rejuvenate the continent.
ECFR’s World in 30 minutes: Germany and the US
Mark Leonard talks to Jeremy Shapiro and Nicu Popescu about changing transatlantic relations. How serious are the tensions between Germany and the US after…
Two quick fixes for Europe
What two things would make the EU a better place? Jo Johnson, Carl Bildt, Tomas Ilves, Emma Bonino and Norbert Röttgen each give their…
Europe’s black holes
The European Union is at a crossroads and “Twitter diplomacy” will not be enough to solve its problems
4 Jul
France’s pivot to Asia: The model to follow?
As international attention continues to shift to the East, France has launched a 'pivot to Asia', encouraging Chinese investment while improving other bilateral ties. François Godement and Jonathan Fenby discuss whether this is a viable model for the rest of the EU, and how China will react to European relations with other regional actors.
Europe’s crises (part 1) – Ukraine and migration
Analysis of two of the crises facing Europe – Ukraine and migration – with President Toomas Ilves, Carl Bildt, Jo Johnson, Emma Bonino and…