Brexit: irreversible – or not?
The prospects of reversing the dynamic surrounding Brexit do not at present look encouraging. But the game is not over yet. The roulette wheel continues spinning. Bets may still be laid.
Future of Europe
The composition of the European Parliament in 2019
The European Parliament has proposed a composition to the European Council that fulfils degressive proportionality. Hence, the distribution is acceptable, although it can be improved.
A guide to understanding Italy: the 2018 elections and beyond
The Italian elections of March 2018 –which have become a case study for populism– have caused much anxiety in Europe; as a founder member of the EU, Italy deserves a deeper analysis to understand its electoral dynamics.
Europe knows where it doesn’t want to go
Europe is on the move, but it does not know where it is heading. Or rather it knows where it does not want to go: towards federalism (although the Eurozone is advancing discreetly towards it). The expression is taboo. There is also a lack of storytelling, a narrative that explains the EU’s evolution.
Trump, Europe and one year into the US Presidency
If there has been any benefit to Trump's arrival in the White House, it is that it has produced a sense of emergency among Europeans.
Portugal and Ibero-America: reflections on the past, present and future
The conference organised by the Elcano Royal Institute and IPRI allowed for a rich exchange of ideas and future bilateral relations.
Brexit: yielding step by step to ‘sufficient progress’… for now
The recent European Council of 15 December 2017 finally agreed to proceed to the second phase of the negotiations between the UK and the EU.
Europe in the face of a new privileged strategic scenario: the Indo-Pacific region
European diplomacy must support regional initiatives that are inclusive, favour cooperation and are governed by international standards.
The EU’s global normative influence
The EU is proving to have a capacity for global influence on normative issues. Its internal regulations are in some cases being adopted beyond its borders.
How are the Russians celebrating the centennial of the Revolution?
The attitude of the Russians towards the historical legacy of the Revolution is ambiguous and confused, leading to a sense of apathy with respect to the current regime.
The Strategic Review of French National Defence and Security in 2017
Although the title suggests otherwise, the Strategic Review is about defence and the French armed forces.
Strategic autonomy and European defence
The most oft-repeated objective of the re-launching of European defence is to achieve strategic autonomy for the EU. Despite its frequent invocation, the concept of strategic autonomy has different meanings and purposes.
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