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Three panicky European Councils brought EU heads of government together in the first quarter of 2026, even though the chances of unanimity were slim. Their idea must have been to convey urgency and determination, but instead signalled impotence.

The EU must rescue its global reputation now that it’s at risk

Giles Merritt urges EU policymakers to confront waning respect around the world by using the brash new communications tools of the information age.

Schinas is now called upon to manage a sector in deep crisis of confidence in national institutions. In return, sources close to the government in Athens suggest he may be offered the chance to stand as a candidate lawmaker in northern Greece in next year’s national elections.

Schinas in the hot seat: Can he restore trust in Greek agriculture?

Former Commission vice-president is tasked with managing a sector ravaged by scandal

Nowadays, Cyprus is a member of the EU but not of NATO, due to Turkish occupation of the north of the island. The recent Hezbollah drone attack against Cyprus-based UK sovereign military bases resurfaced discussions on the matter.

Cyprus wants British sovereign bases deal modelled on return of Chagos Islands

‘We are calling for a reassessment of the relationship and a renegotiation of the status on the terms of 2026,’ said lawmaker Chrisis Pantelides

Macron has long advocated for European allies to build more conventional capabilities to better defend themselves and rely less on the United States. There has certainly been some measure of self-interest in expanding the market share of the French weapons industry, but that in itself isn’t a bad element.

On NATO, Trump Should Embrace France Instead of Bashing It

Donald Trump’s repudiation of NATO goes against the Make America Great Again vision of a U.S.-centered foreign policy. If the goal is to preserve the alliance by boosting Europe’s commitments, leaning into France’s vision is the most America First way forward.

An American decision to partially withdraw tens of thousands of soldiers in Europe would not surprise no one. The European stance that Operation Epic Fury is ‘not our war’ gives the US a chance to mirror this attitude in the Ukraine dossier.

Europe is terrified by a single sentence from Trump

The current NATO conflict surrounding the Iran war is fundamentally different from previous ones.

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Some analysts argue that, just as parts of the far right mobilise identity politics to appeal to specific constituencies, segments of the left may be seeking to consolidate support among Muslim voters. Critics warn these risks oversimplifying complex issues and deepening divisions.

Analyses

Antisemitism in Europe Rises After 7 October: Far Left and Greens Under Scrutiny

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Antisemitism is increasing sharply across Europe since the Hamas attacks, the war in Gaza, and the Iranian conflict, with rhetoric from parts of the far left and the Greens increasingly blamed for deepening divisions.

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Magyar has built a powerful support base in more than two years of touring the country, even in the small towns and villages were Fidesz traditionally dominates.

Europe

Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary

Thursday, April 2, 2026

"Now or never," Peter Magyar has been telling Hungarians, in a breathless campaign across the country in the run-up to 12 April elections that opinion polls suggest he can win.

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What makes Pakistan’s diplomatic success particularly striking is that it comes amid its own reckless regional behaviour. Even as it mediates between Washington and Tehran, Pakistan has escalated its military campaign in Afghanistan, including strikes that reportedly killed hundreds at a drug rehabilitation hospital.

World

Why Pakistan Has Become the Iran War’s Key Mediator – and India Has Not

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Despite denouncing US-Israeli strikes, Islamabad has emerged as Washington’s preferred backchannel to Tehran — while India’s low-key role raises fresh questions about its diplomatic weight.

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With Macron constitutionally unable to run for a third term of office, the alliance of center parties—Renaissance, Horizon, Modem—struggled to impose themes or a narrative ahead of the election. The president has also gone out of his way to block the emergence of a successor figure who might solidify his legacy once his term expires. The void is glaring.

Analyses

Is France Shifting Rightward?

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The far right failed to win big in France’s municipal elections. But that’s not good news for the country’s left wing, which remained disunited while the broader right consolidated its momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

Because of the U.S.’s traditionally predominant role in economic, military and regulatory affairs, an authoritarian drift in Washington – against which the provisions of the U.S. Constitution evidently prove powerless – has immediate international consequences.

World

The U.S. Constitution as a Global Security Risk

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The combination of an inflexible U.S. constitutional structure and a shift to hyper‑presidentialism create big risks for the wider democratic world.

The US and the European Union are each others’ largest trading partners. More than €1.6tn ($1.9tn, £1.4tn) in goods and services were exchanged in 2024, according to European figures - nearly a third of all global trade.

Europe

European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal

Friday, March 27, 2026

The European Parliament has backed legislation to implement an EU-US trade deal, following months of uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

The departure of hundreds of thousands of skilled workers, medical professionals, engineers, and entrepreneurs over the past two decades imposed real costs on the Romanian economy and society—costs that continue to be felt in underfunded public services and persistent skill gaps in specific sectors. Brain drain is not a metaphor; it has been a measurable structural drag.

Business

Romania’s Upgrade: From EU/CEE Manufacturing Base to Emerging Innovation Hub

Thursday, March 26, 2026

For much of the past two decades, Romania has been described—accurately, but with growing inadequacy—as one of Central and Eastern Europe’s most competitive manufacturing platforms.

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In general, the elections have confirmed the growing strength of the far left in the peripheries of big cities, where there are concentrations of the immigrant working class as well as the so-called "intellectual proletariat".

Analyses

France’s Socialists hold on to power in major cities in election boost for mainstream

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Socialists and allies held on to power in France’s big four cities - Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Lille - on a local election night that offered hopes for mainstream parties in next year’s presidential elections.

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What’s needed is a revolution in the EU mindset. The last quarter-century of largely introspective policymaking has pushed external affairs to the edges. Yes, there’s the European External Action Service (EEAS) – the EU’s ‘diplomatic service’ – but it’s a Potemkin village that’s impressive yet illusory. Proof of the pudding is the EU’s lack of strategic policy stances on key questions.

World

Saying ’No’ to Trump must trigger tougher EU policies

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Giles Merritt urges EU leaders to learn from their muddled Iran responses and adopt more proactive, and even pre-emptive, common external policies.

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Satellite images obtained by the BBC suggest that the Russian strike on 27 January damaged its key part - a huge tank used to store oil necessary to keep the pipeline pressurised and functioning.

Europe

Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

A bitter dispute pitting Hungary and Slovakia against Ukraine is holding up a crucial €90bn (£77.95bn) EU loan to Ukraine.

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For decades, Russia was the obvious destination for Central Asian workers seeking employment abroad. Salaries there were sometimes up to five times higher than those available in their home countries, whose economies remain poorly diversified and offer limited opportunities for young people.

Analyses

Central Asian migrants increasingly look to Europe as Russia loses appeal

Monday, March 23, 2026

Since the war in Ukraine began, Russia is no longer widely seen as an economic “El Dorado”

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To prevent the wider middle corridor from defaulting to Chinese hardware and standards, the EU should launch a South Caucasus border infrastructure fund. It should prioritize the digital spine, fiber-optics, automated customs terminals, and 5G corridors, ensuring that the region’s new connectivity is built on European, rather than Chinese, technical and regulatory architecture.

Europe

Russia’s Imperial Retreat Is Europe’s Strategic Opportunity

Friday, March 20, 2026

The war in Ukraine is costing Russia its leverage overseas. Across the South Caucasus and Middle East, this presents an opportunity for Europe to pick up the pieces and claim its own sphere of influence.

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Europe is terrified by a single sentence from Trump

N. Peter KramerBy: N. Peter Kramer

The current NATO conflict surrounding the Iran war is fundamentally different from previous ones.

Europe

Schinas in the hot seat: Can he restore trust in Greek agriculture?

Schinas in the hot seat: Can he restore trust in Greek agriculture?

Former Commission vice-president is tasked with managing a sector ravaged by scandal

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Emerging market champions pioneering new business models

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The growth of the developing world, which often overlaps with the Global South, is a story that can be read not just in GDP statistics, productivity growth or infrastructure access, but also in the development of local champions.

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