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European Union

Flags of Spain, Germany and the European Union fly together on flagpoles outdoors, against a pale background.
Future of Europe

Bridging asymmetry and friction: proposals to improve Spanish-German relations in the EU

By Paula Oliver Llorente, Miguel Otero Iglesias, Florian Kommer
18 Jun 2026 //
26 mins Reading time
Aerial view of a nickel mine on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Haul roads, excavators and lorries transporting ore between the extraction and storage areas can be seen.
China, the US and the new world order

Navigating development and geopolitics: ASEAN’s approach to critical minerals and prospects for cooperation with the EU

By Cristina de Esperanza Picardo
03 Jun 2026 //
22 mins Reading time
Paula Pinho, Chief Spokesperson for the European Commission; Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission; and Dan Jørgensen, European Commissioner, are taking part in the launch of AccelerateEU at the European Commission’s headquarters in front of journalists and attendees.
Climate and energy

AccelerateEU: European responses to a new energy crisis

By Gonzalo Escribano
19 May 2026 //
17 mins Reading time
On the brick-red façade of the Berlaymont Building, the EU headquarters in Brussels, a large banner bearing the text “United for our future” and “2024–2029”, along with the EU headquarters logo. On either side are EU flags, and further back, the asymmetrical shape of two of the building’s wings, with their modern appearance featuring glass and metal. The photo was taken during the unfurling of the banner in December 2024.
Technology and economics

When entering is easy but leaving is impossible: regulatory asymmetry hindering digital investment in Europe

By Judith Arnal
07 May 2026 //
4 mins Reading time
Composition of a skyscrapers photo on the background of the European Union flag.
Technology and economics

Contestability, innovation, security: resolving the trilemma of digital platform interoperability regulation

By Judith Arnal
05 May 2026 //
4 mins Reading time
Pedro Sánchez takes part in a signing ceremony in Beijing alongside Chinese Premier Li Qiang, whilst representatives from both governments, including José Manuel Albares, Amparo López Senovilla and Chinese Minister Wang Wentao, exchange documents at an official table with the flags of Spain and China in the background.
Influence and image of Spain

Why Spain chooses engagement with China

By Miguel Otero Iglesias, Mario Esteban
21 Apr 2026 //
5 mins Reading time
Euro symbol in front of the European Central Bank headquarters in Frankfurt. The large symbol, in the foreground, is set against the glass and metal façade of the European Central Bank. Next to the building are other brick-coloured buildings.
Future of Europe

Returning to Sargent: United States then, Europe now

By José Juan Ruiz
16 Apr 2026 //
4 mins Reading time
Vista de la Tierra desde el espacio por la noche, con Europa iluminada por las luces de las ciudades. Se distinguen claramente la península ibérica, Francia, Italia y el centro de Europa, mientras que el resto del planeta aparece parcialmente en sombra.
Future of Europe

Relearning the language of power: how the EU can turn trade into geoeconomic deterrence

By Ignacio Álvarez Peralta
13 Apr 2026 //
20 mins Reading time
Aerial view of the Rock of Gibraltar surrounded by the sea, with the town, the port and the airport runway visible, whilst a light aircraft flies over the territory in a clear sky.
Inside Spain

Gibraltar set to feel the impact of its new reality

By William Chislett
07 Apr 2026 //
9 mins Reading time
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