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Future of Europe

Banner of the Recovery Plan for Europe (Next Generation EU) on the front of the Berlaymont building. Photo: Aurore Martignoni – EC Audiovisual Service / © European Union, 2020
Future of Europe Analyses

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.

By Enrique Feás, Federico Steinberg
23 Mar 2021 //
14 mins Reading time
Restoring the rule of law within the EU. In judges we trust. Outside the EU Court of Justice. Photo: Katarina Dzurekova (CC BY 2.0). Elcano Blog
Future of Europe Experts Comments

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?

By Jessica Almqvist
22 Mar 2021 //
6 mins Reading time
The new Digital Compass at the EU. European Union flag. Photo: Christian Lue (@christianlue). Elcano Blog
Future of Europe Experts Comments

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.

By Raquel Jorge Ricart
15 Mar 2021 //
7 mins Reading time
The Full Moon above the Indian Ocean. Photo: NASA Johnson (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Future of Europe Analyses

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.

By Céline Pajon
12 Mar 2021 //
14 mins Reading time
Wind turbines in Germany, EU. Photo: Karsten Würth (@karsten_wuerth)
Climate and energy Experts Comments

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.

12 Mar 2021 //
5 mins Reading time
‘We finally have our Conference on the Future of Europe!’: now, what do we do with it?Participation of Ursula von der Leyen, at the signature of the Joint Declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe, Brussels. Photo: Etienne Ansotte- EC Audiovisual Service / © European Union, 2021
Future of Europe Experts Comments

“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.

By Ilke Toygür
11 Mar 2021 //
10 mins Reading time
Photo: CHUTTERSNAP (@chuttersnap)
China, the US and the new world order Analyses

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

By Mario Esteban, Ugo Armanini
10 Mar 2021 //
24 mins Reading time
Visit of Boris Johnson to the European Commission (December 2020). Photo: Etienne Ansotte - EC Audiovisual Service / © European Union, 2020
Future of Europe Analyses

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.

By Enrique Feás, Álvaro Anchuelo
26 Feb 2021 //
21 mins Reading time
6G, Europe and post-2030 scenario. Roof/ceiling of Harpa building in Reykjavik (Iceland). Photo: Rob Oo (CC BY 2.0). Elcano Blog
Future of Europe Experts Comments

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.

By Raquel Jorge Ricart
17 Feb 2021 //
6 mins Reading time
Cash for development? DEVE Committee, European Parliament
Future of Europe Working Papers

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.

By Aitor Pérez, Nicolás Ayensa, Maricruz Lacalle
12 Feb 2021 //
2 mins Reading time
Europe in the Face of US-China Rivalry. ETNC - Elcano
China, the US and the new world order Monographs

Europe in the Face of US-China Rivalry

By Mario Esteban, Miguel Otero Iglesias
23 Jan 2021 //
2 mins Reading time
The EU-China investment agreement: a step in the right direction. EU and China flags at the 2017 Summit. Photo: © European Commission 2017
Future of Europe Experts Comments

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.

By Mario Esteban, Miguel Otero Iglesias
19 Jan 2021 //
8 mins Reading time

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Korea and the reform of global governance: opportunities for cooperation with the EU

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Front of a black luxury car with a miniature Chinese flag in front of a blue background with the logo of the European Council. The photo is from the 2017 China-EU Summit in Brussels, Belgium.

The EU-China summit: a less than half-hearted golden wedding anniversary

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