What Germany Can Learn from Japan’s Zeitenwende
Germany’s "historic turn" in security affairs still has much potential. Chancellor Olaf Scholz should look to Japan’s example to realize it.
The European Parliament Does More than You Think
European voters are in the habit of treating the European Parliament elections every five years as inconsequential protest votes based on national issues not related to the EU. But if they vote for the far right, it will have major economic, environmental, and geopolitical consequences.
The EU’s Desultory 2040 Emissions Reduction Pledge
The fine print for Europe’s ambitious reduction goal—90 percent by 2040—is on the line in Europe’s upcoming elections.
The New Quantum Technology Race
With China and Russia collaborating on quantum technologies, the international race for superiority in this field is heating up. And Europe is well positioned to keep the pace.
The UK-Shaped Hole in Organizing Europe’s Security
The Weimar Triangle of France, Germany, and Poland is now supposed to propel Europe’s response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, but it isn’t working. Including the United Kingdom is essential.
Europe’s Impossible Middle East Mission
The EU has despatched a maritime mission to the Red Sea, in defense of maritime security and the freedom of navigation. Whether or not the root cause—Israel’s war in Gaza—is brought to an end will determine success or failure.
Why Macron’s Ukraine Offensive Is Unlikely to be a Winner at Home
President Emmanuel Macron is hoping that his tougher line vis-à-vis Russia will endear his party to voters. But the French care much less about foreign policy than one might think.
What Europe Thinks … About Who to Vote for in the European Parliament Elections
The European Parliament elections may augur whether the rest of the West will swing in a populist direction.
Europe’s Hamiltonian Test Is Still to Come
The debate about further enhancing the EU’s financial firepower has led nowhere and might actually be regressing. It is time to discuss the future of the EU budget, its capacity to borrow and Europe’s taxing power with greater urgency.
Germany Needs to Recover Its European Spirit
The government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz set out to define its foreign and security policy in “the European interest,” but has regularly failed to do so. It should change course now.
France’s Pivot to Europe
The European Union seems disoriented in 2024. The German chancellor is turning to Washington when leadership is needed. That leaves French President Emmanuel Macron.
The Center Holds, But at What Cost?
European politics is braced for a potential right-wing surge at the 2024 European Parliament elections. The center-right European People’s Party (EPP) may face tricky decisions.