Open RAN: an opportunity for European digital and like-minded cooperation?
Challenges remain for the Open RAN potential but the EU should not overlook normative, economic, and cooperation opportunities that may arise.
Future of Europe
A Spanish perspective on the Biden Presidency and the future of transatlantic relations
What challenges and opportunities lie ahead, from the perspective of Spanish influence, on the road to relaunching transatlantic relations with Joe Biden in the White House?
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement
It has been two years since the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement was signed, yet it is unclear when –or whether– it will be ratified.
Can the Conference on the Future of Europe prevent another #SofaGate?
The Future of Europe Conference provides a platform to discuss the issues surrounding the EU's lack of foreign policy.
Foresight in the EU: are we building citizen trust?
Building citizen trust in the EU is not a straightforward task. Its internal sustainability and international projection depend on it.
If Le Pen wins
There is a serious possibility that Marine Le Pen could win the presidential election in France in spring 2022.
Biden’s first 100 days: a more European US; should Europe now become more American?
Joe Biden, has completed his first 100 days in the White House with economic policies that have been described as revolutionary.
Berlin’s choice: how Spain triggered a rethink in German European policy
A recent Spanish-Dutch initiative signals member-state discontent, and Spain’s involvement in particular has raised difficult questions.
US-EU: political convergence, economic divergence
The political and geopolitical convergence between the US and the EU is becoming evident. But economic divergence may be emerging.
The future of the EU’s lead-candidate procedure
The EU’s lead-candidate procedure should not be abandoned. To save it, it should be embedded in a reform of the EU’s electoral law before the next elections
After the European Council: is there a formula for stability with an unpredictable Turkey?
It still is in the EU’s interest to have a rules-based relationship with Turkey. An unstable Turkey will be a source of instability for the Union as well.
The European Recovery Plan: the figures for Spain
The shape of the European Recovery Fund is becoming clearer. This analysis looks at the figures for Spain.