Restoring the rule of law within the EU. In judges we trust
How to respond to the rule of law challenges faced as a result of access to power of Right-wing populist parties in some EU states?
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The new Digital Compass at the EU: risks and opportunities
The new Digital Compass offers feasible targets. The challenge will be the adaptation of its governance structure to avoid repeating risks.
The EU-Japan partnership in the Indo-Pacific: opportunities and challenges
This paper analyses the common and divergent interests of Japan and the EU in the Indo-Pacific and identifies the most promising areas for cooperation.
The EU Climate Law’s key governance question: why could the EU use a climate watchdog?
The EU Climate Law is the first substantial legislation to implement the vision of the European Green Deal.
“We finally have our Conference on the Future of Europe!”: now, what do we do with it?
After months of toing and froing on the leadership issue, the Joint Declaration on the Conference was finally signed.
European Indo-Pacific strategies: convergent thinking and shared limitations
France, Germany and the Netherlands have issued strategic papers on the Indo-Pacific that could serve as an inspiration for other EU member states
Key aspects of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Brexit represents a major setback for European integration. Next months, the costs will cease to be theoretical and will begin to manifest in practice.
6G, Europe and post-2030 scenario: internal coherence for strategic autonomy
The EU has just launched HEXA-X, its flagship on 6G, looking ahead to 2030 and beyond. Learning from past mistakes will be essential.
Cash for development? The use of microcredits and cash transfers as development tools
El informe aporta detalles de los últimos avances en estas herramientas de liquidez para el desarrollo en el momento en que la UE está remodelando sus instrumentos de financiación del desarrollo para el período 2021-27.
The EU-China investment agreement: a step in the right direction
The announcement of an investment agreement between the EU and China on 30 December has generated a huge controversy.
The Portuguese Presidency: striking the balance between unfinished business and leaving its own mark
On 1 January 2021 Germany handed over the Presidency of the Council of the EU to Portugal.