Make a German ECB Chief to Reboot Europe’s Economic Edge
As the European Central Bank prepares to hold interest rates steady, attention is shifting from short term policy to long term leadership. The question...
The U.S. war on Iran could make Europe even more dependent on Washington
During a meeting with Germany’s Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, at the White House on March 3, President Trump publicly announced he had ordered to “cut...
Why should Europe federalise?
In the history of the European Union, federalists have always been present. But today, Europe is put in a dangerous position in world politics,...
New beginnings: Moldova withdraws from the CIS
The Republic of Moldova announced in early March that the process to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is moving forward. The...
If I May Object Ever So Slightly, Secretary Rubio…
Secretary Rubio, I want you to know that I took some comfort in reading the press coverage of your public remarks at the Munich...
A Crisis of Governance, Not Goals: SDSN on Europe’s Sustainability Retreat
When the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) released its 2026 Europe Sustainable Development Report last month, headlines focused on stalled progress and rising inequality....
The Threshold Ally: Britain’s Selective Participation and the Future of Coalition Warfare
The Line That Moves
Not every ally fights the same war. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran's...
Debt heavy Europe faces energy shock
European governments are coming under renewed pressure to shield households and businesses from soaring energy costs as the war triggered by U.S. and Israeli...
Europe Gas Recovery Faces Setback
Europe began 2026 with a surge in gas-fired electricity production, raising hopes among liquefied natural gas exporters that the region was regaining its previous...
Iran War Clouds Europe’s Gas Comeback
Europe’s natural gas market was showing signs of recovery at the start of 2026. Major consumers across the continent ramped up gas-fired power generation...