As far as defence integration is concerned, Eastern European countries trust Washington and NATO much more than Brussels and the other main European governments
Arturo Varvelli comments on the reluctance of Eastern European countries to delegate their security to the EU
As a representative of EU countries, Michel seems to make up for Germany’s lack of leadership on the Ukrainian issue
Arturo Varvelli comments on the importance of Charles Michel’s visit to Kiev in terms of European support for Ukraine
Marine feels strengthened by the victories of Orban and Vucic. A victory would lead to an alliance between illiberal democracies and a push against sanctions on Russia
Tara Varma on what a Le Pen presidency could mean for France, Europe and the US
It is unclear to what extent Le Pen would be able to translate his tough EU speech into effective politics
Should she win, Le Pen will have the difficult role of positioning herself ex novo within the EU and making the ultimate choice between Brussels on one side or Moscow and Budapest on the other
Teresa Coratella analyses the impact that either Emmanuel Macron or Marine Le Pen’s victory would have on Europe, and the opportunity that both these outcomes would open for Italy
Marine Le Pen feels strengthened by the victories of Orban and Vucic. Her victory would lead to an alliance between illiberal democracies and a push against sanctions on Russia.
Tara Varma comments on the possible consequences of Marine Le Pen’s victory in the French presidential election
Without London, Europe had already lost an important piece of its military capabilities in a broader sense, and I believe that Berlin will try to carve out a leading role in this field as well
Arturo Varvelli explains the meaning of Germany’s decision to increase its military expenditure and the implications of this on the relations between Berlin and Paris, Berlin and Washington and Berlin and Rome
Post-summit statements made it clear that the meeting was icy. Systemic rivalry is a new reality.
Janka Oertel comments on the recent EU-China summit and how the exodus of European companies from Russia should represent a warning to China
Putin’s decision is increasingly opening a window of political opportunity for countries like Poland to review and re-conceptualize their role within the EU
Teresa Coratella analyzes the implications of the visit of US President Joe Biden to Poland and, more generally, those of the war in Ukraine on Eastern European countries
In the last 30 days, Poland has changed its attitude towards both the EU and the US. With the US it was in open conflict, this war is changing that.
Teresa Coratella analyses the evolution of Poland’s relations with the US and the EU in the framework of the war in Ukraine
