Defence industrial cooperation between Italy and Germany could boost the EU’s geopolitical credibility and capacity for technological innovation. There is no strategic autonomy without a strong defence industry
The conflict in Ukraine will change Europe forever. Experts from across ECFR’s network of offices describe the view of the war from Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Rome, Sofia, and Warsaw
With Mario Draghi staying on as prime minister, Italy has an opportunity to help lead an economic and political recovery from the pandemic that secures Europe’s future
Migration is first and foremost a structural problem, yet the EU persists in responding to it as an emergency. Now is the time to change course
Italy can play an active role in shaping European defence policy – if it avoids getting distracted by its internal political tribulations
What will a Biden administration herald for Europe? The heads of ECFR’s seven offices report on the mood in the capitals
Experts from ECFR’s national offices address the tensions in the eastern Mediterranean over gas reserves
The tide of Libya’s war is turning against renegade general Khalifa Haftar. Italy should seize this opportunity to lead European countries to a harmonised Libya policy
Italian leaders have developed a dangerous preoccupation with being seen to oppose the rest of Europe – particularly Germany – and wild ideas about a future close relationship with China
ECFR’s national offices discuss the emerging divisions between EU member states on the economic response to covid-19