Rethink:Europe

Orbán 3.0: What to expect next

  • Zsuzsanna Végh
  • Commentary

Viktor Orbán’s post-victory intentions are clear: to extend Fidesz control over civil society and remaining independent media outlets. The stage is now set for the EU – with European People’s Party MEPs holding the balance – to take action on further violations of democratic principles and values

Hungary in the EU: From front runner to veto player

  • Josef Janning
  • Commentary

A convincing victory for Victor Orban will reinforce the Hungarian veto role in the EU. However, the country has only marginal influence beyond its neighbourhood on EU policies

There Is Life for the EU After Brexit

  • Caroline de Gruyter
  • View from the Council

The political ballgame in Europe will change profoundly after Brexit. A clear realignment is already apparent as the dynamics between smaller member states, in particular, begins to shift

Italy: Following Britain towards the exit?

  • Josef Janning
  • Note from Berlin

With elections approaching, the fact that Italy’s EU cohesion profile is approaching Britain’s is cause for grave concern across Europe

EU Cohesion Monitor 2019

  • Josef Janning, Christoph Klavehn
  • Special

European cohesion is bouncing back after crisis years. The EU Cohesion Monitor presents new insights on cohesion as an underestimated source of strength and collective action in the EU

Berlin’s European agenda

  • Mark Leonard
  • Commentary

The next German government must lead the way in forging European consensus on migration, foreign policy, and a common system of values. This means it will have to think bigger than ever before

Exploring EU Coalitions

  • Josef Janning, Christoph Klavehn, Christel Zunneberg
  • Policy Brief

New essay collection points way to potential coalitions for flexible European cooperation