View from Berlin: Germany leads the EU on Russia sanctions
Merkel's tireless diplomacy has made Germany the driver of EU policy on sanctions
Commentary
View from Bratislava: Slovakia changes course on Russia
Slovakia has taken steps to diversify its economic interests away from Russia, which has altered its calculus on sanctions
View from Rome: Sanctions should be accompanied by dialogue
Italy has been hard hit by sanctions on Russia, but it has held the European line, while still promoting further dialogue
View from Sofia: A difficult choice between Russia and the West
Bulgaria is divided on policy towards Russia, with security interests at the heart of its dilemma
View from Madrid: Spain’s balancing act on sanctions
Spain’s approach to sanctions against Russia has shifted as the crisis over Ukraine has escalated
Will Netanyahu’s speech derail nuclear talks with Iran?
Netanyahu's speech to Congress may cause its members to impose new sanctions if no nuclear deal is reached by March 24
More union in European defence
In a world of unprecedented change, Europeans need a global plan if they are to ensure their children’s security and prosperity
Shifting Goalposts to Kill Diplomacy with Iran
When it comes to Iran, diplomacy is the difficult and less travelled path
Moldova after the elections: Politics overtakes reform
EU officials are growing worried as Moldovan politicians begin to rebel against the tedious and technical process of implementing reform
Ukraine’s gas “federalisation”
Gazprom is supplying gas directly to Ukraine’s breakaway regions and the dispute with Ukraine threatens Ukraine’s future territorial integrity