On 1st July, Poland hands over its EU Council presidency to Denmark. The latter’s focus on EU enlargement and support for Ukraine underscores its bid to reach Europe’s geopolitical heart—and secure Denmark against threats from east and west
TikTok is helping facilitate the spread of disinformation and enhancing cyber security threats throughout Europe. The EU should implement a four-step strategy to mitigate any nefarious impacts of the social media platform on its democratic process and security
Karol Nawrocki is well-placed to block Donald Tusk’s agenda and threaten his reelection in 2027. Tusk should engage with European leaders—and the new Polish president—to help deter Poland’s right wing and defend its liberal future
The EU’s and India’s ambitions to become more self reliant on clean technology is facing significant geoeconomic hurdles. To overcome them, they need to work together
By stationing troops in Lithuania, Germany sets a precedent that other European powers may soon be pressed to emulate
Britain’s new Strategic Defence Review largely ignores its largest and closest partner, the EU. To ensure its NATO first approach doesn’t become a NATO only one, London should expand its defence cooperation with the bloc and its member states
At first glance, South Korea’s next president will be less Western aligned than the last, emphasising pragmatism over value-alignment. To maintain strong ties with Seoul, Europeans will need to reframe their diplomatic approach
The EU’s external image depends more on history than public relations. To improve it, European leaders need to make sure the history of the future reflects their values
A new defence pact between Britain and the EU could establish a framework for deeper, long-term collaboration. For it to work well, London and Brussels will need to iron out six key issues
If the Law and Justice candidate wins Poland’s presidential election, Donald Tusk’s efforts to make Poland a key player within the EU could be under threat. Transatlantic and Ukraine policy, however, will likely remain bipartisan