The Fight over Britain’s Economy
A year ago, the short-lived premiership of Liz Truss was close to its sorry end. The British Conservative government is trapped by it—and already preparing for opposition.
What Europe Thinks … About EU Enlargement
Overall, Europeans are in favor of a bigger European Union. However, there are huge differences when it comes to individual countries and whether or not it requires reforms.
When Is a Climate Target “Legally Binding”?
Countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom have enshrined climate goals into national law. What happens if they miss them?
Sparks Fly in the Franco-German Electricity Battle–And Over the Future of the EU’s Single Market
The German government faces a weighty decision: Should it block France from providing cheap energy to its industrial companies? Or should it introduce its own electricity subsidy for its struggling industrial sector? The decision will show us if Berlin is ready to embrace an economic Zeitenwende.
Poland’s Election and the Populist Playbook
Can an unfair election campaign produce a fair result? After Hungary and Turkey, Poland, too, might drift deeper into illiberalism.
Rivals, Not Enemies
The European Union says it sees China as a partner, a competitor, and a systemic rival. Europe’s priority now should be ensuring that Beijing does not become an enemy.
A Different Way of Thinking about EU Enlargement and Reform
After a lost decade-and-a-half that saw the establishment of German predominance, there is now the acute danger of Berlin and Paris applying rejected ideas to enlarging and reforming the EU: Four principles for a future-oriented EU expansion and adaptation.
Toward a Wider and Deeper EU
The process of EU enlargement and reform is starting in earnest. The Europeans need to seize the opportunity to make the European Union fit for the 21st century.
EU Enlargement and Reform (III): Greece’s “Duty to Guide”? A View from Athens
Greece has historically perceived the EU enlargement policy as an enabling framework for the advancement of its national preferences. This is likely to remain the case today.
EU Enlargement and Reform (II): The Troubled Polish-Ukrainian Partnership. A View from Warsaw
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale war, Poland has been one of the strongest advocates of integrating Ukraine into the EU. But is it ready to accept the various consequences of such a move?
EU Enlargement and Reform (I): A Trusted Partner and Exemplary Case. A View from Dublin
Ireland is regarded as having benefited enormously from its 50 years as an EU member state. While Dublin is overwhelmingly supportive of enlargement, there could still be tensions ahead over issues related to the budget and changes to the EU institutions.
A Clarifying Moment
Before the question of how to enlarge the European Union comes the question: What kind of EU are we enlarging?