Yerevan and the End of Europe’s Comfortable Politics
The European Political Community (EPC) meeting in Yerevan is being framed as another milestone in Europe’s post-Ukraine diplomatic architecture. It is a stress test....
Challenging the Phenomenon of European Overtourism
Following massive protests in mid-2024, tens of thousands of local residents across Europe, from Mallorca to Barcelona, ​​continued to demonstrate to voice their frustration...
Ukraine gets EU cash boost — yet far more help needed to sustain war effort
The European Union has approved a 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine, providing essential funds that help avoid drastic cuts to public services. However, Ukraine may...
How the EU Plans to Deliver a €90 Billion Lifeline to Ukraine
A 90 billion euro ($105 billion) European Union loan for Ukraine, previously blocked by Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orban, may be revived following...
Norway Takes Control of Fen Project to Fast Track Europe’s Largest Rare Earth Deposit
Europe is accelerating efforts to secure access to critical minerals as part of its broader strategy to reduce dependence on external suppliers, particularly China....
War Forces Ukraine to Rely Heavily on Nuclear Power as Energy Infrastructure Crumbles
Since the outbreak of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine’s energy system has undergone a dramatic transformation. Repeated Russian airstrikes have severely damaged thermal...
Europe Prepares for Renewed Energy Crisis as Iran War Disrupts Global Supply Chains
The European Union is once again facing the threat of a major energy crisis, less than four years after the shock triggered by Russia’s...
Iran Crisis Hits France with Up to €6 Billion Bill as Government Weighs Targeted Relief
The economic fallout from tensions involving Iran has cost France between €4 billion and €6 billion, according to Finance Minister Roland Lescure.
The crisis has...
Europe Without America’s Umbrella: The Case for Nuclear Independence
The Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START) officially expired in February 2026; the absence of...
CSIPA is more than a piece of paper
When it was announced that the United Kingdom would formally sign the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) in December 2024, few in...