The ‘Unlock Europe’s Majority’ project aims at pushing back against the rise of anti-Europeanism that threatens to weaken Europe and its influence in the world. Through polling in EU member states, ECFR’s analysis seeks to unlock shifting coalitions in Europe that favour a more internationally engaged union.
European citizens are adapting slowly to the new geopolitical landscape. But leaders have an opportunity to build public consensus on Europe’s approach to China, the US, and Russia
Recent polling for ECFR suggests that Europeans have come closer together in their support for Ukraine. But the factors driving this unity are fragile, contingent, and may not last
New polling for ECFR reveals the West is consolidating – while facing an increasingly post-Western world, in which powers such as India and Turkiye are readier than ever to act independently
Mark Leonard, Timothy Garton Ash, and Ivan Krastev discuss the main findings of ECFR’s latest opinion poll
New ECFR research reveals that Europe’s remarkable unity in the early days of the war is under threat from an emerging split – between those who want peace as soon as possible and those who favour justice for Ukraine
New ECFR research reveals that Europeans are split about the long-term goals of the war in Ukraine. Unless political leaders find a new language to bridge the gap between emerging “Peace” and “Justice” camps, Europe could become polarised between – and within – countries.
ECFR is collaborating with De Balie to discuss France’s political future and the impact of the election result on European integration and solidarity
The next French president should pursue a strong European foreign policy agenda to protect Europeans against the threats they are most concerned about
Our panel will discuss insights from new public opinion polling of 15,000 citizens across 12 EU member states, captured in the upcoming report by Susi Dennison and Tara Varma.
Europeans are united around three key ideas about the war in Ukraine. The crisis will likely test their readiness to defend the European security order.
On this night at De Balie we will discuss Germany’s political future and the impact of the election result on European integration and solidarity
A majority of European citizens believe a new cold war with both China and Russia is under way – but they mostly do not think that their own country is involved
What do European citizens expect from Germany’s next government, after 16 years of Angela Merkel? With little over a week to go until the elections, join a panel of pundits to analyse ECFR’s latest survey of attitudes of 16,000 citizens across 12 EU countries
New ECFR research reveals that Europeans are split about the long-term goals of the war in Ukraine. Unless political leaders find a new language to bridge the gap between emerging “Peace” and “Justice” camps, Europe could become polarised between – and within – countries.
The next French president should pursue a strong European foreign policy agenda to protect Europeans against the threats they are most concerned about
Europeans are united around three key ideas about the war in Ukraine. The crisis will likely test their readiness to defend the European security order.
A majority of European citizens believe a new cold war with both China and Russia is under way – but they mostly do not think that their own country is involved
Europe’s covid-19 experience has been a tale of two pandemics – and the differences in each story could haunt the continent for many years to come
To engage more confidently with a world that is changing, outward-looking Germans need to shape a progressive new national identity before it is defined by the forces of isolation and exclusion
Public faith in EU institutions has declined due to their handling of the covid-19 pandemic. However, citizens still believe in the need for greater cooperation.
Most Europeans rejoiced at Joe Biden’s victory in the US presidential election, but they do not think he can help America make a comeback as the pre-eminent global leader
The reputation of Austria, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, and Sweden as ‘frugal states’ does not reflect public sentiment in these countries
The shock of covid-19 in Britain may end the culture-wars politics set off by the Brexit referendum
There are at least six reasons why public opinion on foreign policy should matter more today than it did in the past
Faced with a growing Sino-American rivalry and a world in which US power may be diminishing, Portugal will have to decide how to maintain its traditional Atlanticism while increasingly focusing on Europe
Donald Trump may have done lasting damage to the United States’ reputation even in pro-American Denmark
Germany, together with France, aims to play a decisive role in the reconstruction of the post-coronavirus world
The Swedish government has more room than it thinks to champion the EU recovery fund – and thereby nurture pro-Europeanism, rather than Euroscepticism, among Swedish voters
New survey data from ECFR and Think Tank EUROPA reveal why Danes may be abandoning some of their traditional attitudes towards EU policy
The ‘frugal four’ are showing an admirable commitment to defending the rule of law. But they bear some responsibility in Hungary and Poland
Sweden needs to stay flexible – and avoid getting stuck in one coalition – if it wants to use its power in the EU to the fullest
It would be premature to conclude that the frugal four are, or will remain, happy about the EU’s budgetary deal
Victory for Joe Biden in November would empower liberals in former Habsburg lands
New ECFR/YouGov research reveals huge fluidity in current voting intentions: 70 percent of Europeans certain to vote are yet to make their choice. Nearly 100m swing voters are up for grabs.
Summary With anti-Europeans on their way to winning more than one-third of seats in the next European Parliament, the stakes in the May 2019 election…
Mark Leonard, Timothy Garton Ash, and Ivan Krastev discuss the main findings of ECFR’s latest opinion poll
New ECFR research reveals that Europe’s remarkable unity in the early days of the war is under threat from an emerging split – between those who want peace as soon as possible and those who favour justice for Ukraine
How well does the transatlantic alliance still fit with the way that Europe and the United States now see their goals in foreign policy?
How do Europeans assess the future of transatlantic relations?
As covid-19 raged, speculation grew that the crisis would re– strengthen public support for the state; faith in…
The coronavirus crisis brought about financial hardship for the European Union, and many agree that a recovery fund would be needed to overcome it. In…
At our recent event in London, ECFR's Director Mark Leonard and MEP candidates Laura Parker, Jan Vincent-Rostowski, Irina von Wiese and Shahrar Ali, moderated by…
At the Humbold Symposium 2019 in Berlin, ECFR's director Mark Leonard moderated a panel discussion with Katarina Barley; German Federal Minister of Justice and Consumer…
Podcast de notre conférence du 24 avril « L'avenir de la démocratie en Europe » en partenariat avec la Revue Esprit, en présence…
Podcast de notre BCM du 10 avril « L’état des opinions européennes à l’aube des élections de mai 2019 » en présence de…
ECFR is collaborating with De Balie to discuss France’s political future and the impact of the election result on European integration and solidarity
Our panel will discuss insights from new public opinion polling of 15,000 citizens across 12 EU member states, captured in the upcoming report by Susi Dennison and Tara Varma.
On this night at De Balie we will discuss Germany’s political future and the impact of the election result on European integration and solidarity
What do European citizens expect from Germany’s next government, after 16 years of Angela Merkel? With little over a week to go until the elections, join a panel of pundits to analyse ECFR’s latest survey of attitudes of 16,000 citizens across 12 EU countries
Join a panel of political pundits to help disentangle the public mood ahead of Biden’s first overseas trip
How central is the EU to the US and its interests in Europe? And how does the public in European countries view Biden’s America?
Nonostante a novembre gli europei abbiano festeggiato la vittoria di Joe Biden, la maggior parte rimane scettica sulla possibilità di assistere ad una ripresa globale della potenza statunitense
The event will launch an exciting new report by Ivan Krastev and Mark Leonard, based on public opinion polling in 11 countries
How can the frugal five become the transformative five? What issues concern voters the most after the recovery deal?
L’ECFR a le plaisir de vous inviter à une discussion virtuelle sur l’opinion publique et la politique étrangère
After a year of war in Ukraine, there is a remarkable level of unity that did not exist at the beginning of the conflict
According to an ECFR study, Europeans are increasingly unimpressed by Putin’s nuclear threats
Die Austrian newspaper refers to ECFR’s latest opinion poll
If the West expects “southern” countries to recognise this European war [the war in Ukraine] as a global problem, they must also be allowed a say in the solution
Hannes Swoboda analyses the results of ECFR’s recent opinion poll in Der Standard
The latest ECFR survey showed a clear split in the perception of the war in Ukraine among respondents
The German newspaper refers to the policy brief ‘Peace versus Justice’ by Mark Leonard and Ivan Krastev
