Europe is unprepared for Trump
The election of Donald Trump as US President, hard on the heels of the Brexit referendum, has forced Europe to confront another mirror.
Future of Europe
Has the time come to reconsider Turkey’s EU membership?
The EU’s report on Turkey’s progress in meeting the conditions to become a full member is so critical that it begs the question whether the two sides should consider abandoning the accession process.
How Europe should deal with a Trump Administration
To alienate the next US President is unwise, as it will harm European interests. Instead, Europe must try to influence Trump’s policies.
Brexit: a sentence that does not change (excessively) the horizon
In the likely case that the Supreme Court confirms the decision of the British justice, a rebellion of deputies against the Brexit is not expected.
Is Russia really a threat?
Although Russia knows that it is needed to resolve many global problems, the country has shrunk in comparison with the US and China
Farewell Charlemagne: Europe in regions
Some people believe that Europe is undergoing a process of Balkanisation, although the continent’s regionalisation might in fact be something positive.
The Bratislava Summit and the Blue Danube – or thinking about Europe’s future
In mid-September, the 27 EU Heads of State and Government gathered on the banks of the ‘bright-blue’ Danube, a lifeline that connects several European countries, that brings together European brothers and sisters.
Missile defence in Europe: tying together the technical, political and security dimensions
Missile defence in Europe is evolving and maturing, even if it this is occurring at the margins of public debate. At the same time, there are perceptions that the missile threat is growing. A more sophisticated approach towards missile defence in Europe is required.
Germans and their “angst”
German's fear is exploited by a new right wing. The Alternative for Germany and the PEGIDA movement march against refugees and Islam
Electoral scenarios: somewhere between grey and black
The next few months could be decisive for the electoral scenarios in Europe. There will be elections in Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, France and Germany.
English will continue to be spoken in Brussels
English is deeply rooted in the institutions of the EU and this is not about to change, whether Brexit finally comes to pass or not.
Brave discourses, constructive discourses
The general discourse of political leaders can carry weight. But as Angela Merkel is experiencing, the discourses of courage are no guarantee of success.
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