European Union

Opinion – How Trump Undermines Europe’s Climate Ambitions

Tiago Torrin Itoh Viergever • Mar 8 2025 • Articles

The erosion of Europe’s sustainability ambitions underscores that global interdependence cuts both ways.

Opinion – Europe’s Lagging Position on Microprocessors

Robert Palmer • Jan 27 2025 • Articles

The microprocessor market is at a crossroads, offering Europe distinct opportunities to redefine its role in the global technology ecosystem.

Opinion – Germany, Europe and Potential Outcomes of the Ukraine War

Hans-Georg Ehrhart • Jan 19 2025 • Articles

Berlin should be careful not to grow into a hegemonic role in the long run because this could entice conflict and the build-up of counter-alliances.

Opinion – Leading the Free World Through a Second Trump Administration

Karsten Jung • Jan 15 2025 • Articles

Any arrangement that is to guide the free world through the period of persistent uncertainty ahead, must be shielded from nationalistic and populist tendencies.

Opinion – 2025’s Gas Crisis in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Martin Duffy • Jan 13 2025 • Articles

The severing of gas pipeline flows between Russia and Ukraine occurs as Ukraine faces increasing pressure to negotiate an end to hostilities.

Interview – Marta Migliorati

E-International Relations • Dec 1 2024 • Features

Martia Migliorati explores shifts in Nordic security and defense policy, the implications of the Ukraine war, and the politicisation of the EU’s trade arrangements.

Opinion – (Un)Sustainable World Order

Natalia Slobodian • Nov 4 2024 • Articles

The concept of the New World Order has experienced significant transformations. The process of reordering keeps occurring.

Democracy Support and the European Parliament

Giuliano Guidi Braga • Oct 13 2024 • Articles

The Parliament has been creative in developing instruments to send its message and pays attention to the rise of challengers and to the drivers of autocratization.

Interview – Marco Siddi

E-International Relations • Oct 11 2024 •

Marco Siddi discusses shifting EU-Russia relations and the attitudes to a green energy transition within the EU, as well as the diplomatic efforts needed for its success.

Opinion – Europe Cannot Ignore the Republican Party’s Shifting Foreign Policy Playbook

Johannes Kornberger • Sep 28 2024 • Articles

Europe must adapt to changing expectations from three competing Republican foreign policy schools or face the geostrategic consequences.

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