Despite Summits, EU-China Relation Remains Frosty
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the relationship between Beijing and Brussels.Traditionally, there would have been events ranging from political dialogues to cultural...
The Brussels Effect in Action: Apple Adjusts to Europe’s Digital Markets Act
In April 2025, the European Union imposed fines of 500 million euros on Apple Inc. and 200 million euros on Meta, based on indications...
Between Power and Principles: What China’s Military Parade Means for EU Strategic Autonomy
China, the world’s largest authoritarian state, held its largest-ever Victory Day parade on September 3, 2025. The event showcased cutting-edge missiles, advanced fighter jets,...
Is Britain’s Economy (and Government) Slowly Crumbling?
Soaring debt and borrowing costs are approaching levels that once forced London to seek a humiliating IMF rescue. The UK economy has taken a...
Ukraine’s Moment of Truth; War, Diplomacy, and the fallout from the Trump-Putin Alaska Summit
Is Ukraine really on the verge of peace, or is it facing a critical moment of danger? Over the past week, there's been a...
European Rift Deepens over Israel Sanctions Push
The two foreign ministers presented their argument in the letter directed at EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas. They contended that the EU should...
Germany Poised to Become a Leading Hub for International Higher Education
In a social media post on August 22 2025 the German Ambassador to India Dr Philip Ackermann said:‘New numbers are out! Almost 60,000 students...
Close Race in September’s Nordic Elections Could Reshape Europe’s Energy Future
Background
Norway heads to the polls on September 7-8, 2025, in a closely fought general election that could reshape both domestic economic policy, as well...
How to Ease the Ukraine Peace Talks
Despite President Trump's efforts to bring Putin and Zelenskyy together, their meeting remains elusive. The fact is top leaders usually meet after the difficulties...
Ukraine: The War Nobody Knows How to End
Wars Are Easy to Start—and harder to End
Starting a war is simple; ending one is far harder. The problem of war termination has long...