Why is Germany Rearming, Again?
It would appear that the European Union—or at least Germany anyway—has, finally, found something they and much of the rest of the world can...
Europe’s Push to ‘Think Big Again’ Is Testing the Limits of Unity
The informal EU leaders’ summit at Alden Biesen was presented as a discussion about competitiveness. In practice, it laid bare a more uncomfortable truth:...
Swiss to vote on capping population amid immigration backlash
Switzerland is set to vote on a proposal to cap its population at 10 million until 2050, reflecting concerns about high immigration. Scheduled for...
EU Leaders Gather to Revive Competitiveness Amid US-China Pressure
European Union leaders are meeting at Belgium’s 16th-century Alden Biesen castle for an informal “retreat” aimed at confronting a growing strategic concern: how to...
European Union’s Stage: From Crisis to Strategic Renewal
Right now, the European Union is in a position not unlike the Gran Teatro Cervantes in Tangier. Built in 1913 as a cultural landmark...
Macron Sounds Alarm on U.S. Ties, Calls for EU Power Reset
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europe should prepare for renewed friction with the United States, arguing that a temporary easing of tensions...
OSCE Ministerial Aftermath: Europe’s Hard Choice — Selective or Collective Security?
The return of armed conflict to Europe raises questions about the endurance of the foundations of Europe’s post–Cold War security architecture. For decades, European...
When Washington Steps Back, Europe Blinks
The United States is not the solid backbone that both India and the European Union had counted on, and the change is not covert....
What Is Europe’s Purpose in a Changing World? It Must Decide Quickly
Europe is confronting a convergence of internal weaknesses and external pressures that have left it increasingly adrift in the global economy. Once broadly comparable...
EU Industry Chief Urges ‘Made in Europe’ Push to Protect Bloc’s Economy
The European Union must adopt a stronger “Made in Europe” strategy to shield its industries from global competition, EU industry chief Stéphane Séjourné said...