Europe’s Democratic Ascent: Navigating the Crucible of Global Power
May 8, 2026 Margrethe Vestager, Guillaume Klossa, and Slavoj Žižek The question for Europe is no longer whether it should become a global power, but whether it can do so…
Europe’s Ambitious Relaunch of Military Power Faces a Crucial Political Hurdle
May 8, 2026 Ana Palacio Europe is rearming, and not a moment too soon. The continent is diligently building the financial and industrial foundations necessary to bolster its military capabilities.…
Europe at a Crossroads: Balancing Economic Competitiveness with Ambitious Climate Mandates
The European Union is currently navigating a period of profound internal friction as its long-standing commitment to climate leadership clashes with an urgent need to bolster industrial competitiveness in an…
Europe’s Misguided Response to the Iran Energy Shock: A Missed Opportunity for Green Transition
May 6, 2026 Daniel Gros European governments’ initial responses to the escalating energy crisis triggered by the conflict involving Iran have demonstrably missed the mark. Instead of offering broad-based subsidies…
