Slovenia’s Greta Garbo syndrome
Findings from ECFR’s EU28 survey suggest that Slovenia has such a high expectation of potential partners that it risks to end up alone
Rethink:Europe
Living on the edge: Could Bulgaria ally with the Visegrád group?
Frustration with Bulgaria’s marginalized position in the EU may prompt politicians in Sofia to rethink its attitude towards Europe
Midterm elections: Will US foreign policy change?
Mark Leonard speaks with Craig Kennedy, Jeremy Shapiro and Anna Kuchenbecker about the election results and Donald Trump's tenure. The podcast was recorded on 8th…
A world without Angela Merkel
What does Angela Merkel’s decision to stand down as leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) mean for Germany and Europe? Mark Leonard discusses with…
ECFR Berlin: Kooperation und Konflikt in der EU
Eine Podiumsdiskussion mit Anne-Marie Descôtes, Botschafterin der Französischen Republik in Deutschland Michael Roth, Staatsminister für Europa, Auswärtiges Amt Moderation: Lykke Friis, Korrespondentin…
30 Oct
Kooperation und Konflikt in der EU
Debatte & Fish-Bowl Diskussion über neue Impulse für die Zusammenarbeit in Europa und Vorstellung des 'EU Coalition Explorer'
Rome alone? Italy’s weak coalition networks
Having previously been a strong supporter of European integration, Rome's current dissidence within the EU has led to a dramatic weakening of cohesion between Italy and other EU member states
Close Contact? Coalition Building in the EU
ECFR’s EU28 Survey reveals the interactions, perceptions, and chemistry between the 28 EU member states. This week, Mark Leonard joins Josef Janning, Christoph Klavehn and…
Brothers in arms: Poland and Hungary seek to transform the EU
EU member states are increasingly disappointed with Warsaw and Budapest who will encounter difficulties to find like-minded partners to shape EU policy beyond their veto coaltion
Czechs and balances: can Berlin shake up the Visegrád group?
Having so far ignored the Czech Republic's interest in working with it, Berlin has a chance to help the country join new coalitions