Germany at the helm: Can it bring Europe together in 2020?
The German presidency offers the chance to build on strong levels of structural cohesion between member states – but citizens remain sceptical on some fronts
Rethink:Europe
Denmark’s shift towards an ever greener union
With a domestic debate on the EU looming, the Danish government appears likely to strike a new agreement on its Europe policy
Spitzenkandidaten poker
For most voters, the battle over people and positions would be revealing if only it wasn’t so confusing. It is misleading to frame the nomination process as an example of backroom politics prevailing over parliamentary democracy
3 Jul
France’s European strategy: the reality check
France’s European strategy: the reality check July 3rd, 8:30am – 9:30am at the ECFR Berlin Office – Entrance: Rosmarinstraße 1, 10117…
Untapped potential: How new alliances can strengthen the EU
Fragmentation in the EU makes it increasingly difficult for member states to build coalitions. The EU Coalition Explorer reveals potential new groupings
Germany and the crisis of Atlanticism
With the US opting out of its traditional European role, the “German question” has returned. And European leaders will need to make sacrifices if they are to address it
European cohesion and the Visegrád group: The importance of hearts and minds
Where structural cohesion increases but individual cohesion declines, Euroscepticism can still thrive. The Visegrad countries need to invest in people's European experiences
Cohesion or disintegration? Germany’s European election campaign
“Zusammenhalt” is a buzzword in the European election manifestos of the German parties. But what does it exactly mean in the political discourse?
Dutch leadership: the end of mere pragmatism?
The Netherlands seems prepared to find a new way of balancing the power of the Franco-German tandem
German leadership deferred
Germany needs to use its EU Council presidency in 2020 to continue forging cloes ties with and between its partners in the EU to push for comprimises on long-term policy issues