The EU’s consensus-driven stumble toward choosing institutional leaders is more democratic than the alternatives.

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.

The EU’s banking union needs to keep growing for Europe’s economy to thrive.

A battle of egos between Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel is putting the European Union’s post-pandemic solidarity at risk. The EU’s standard-bearers should do a better job of putting policy goals ahead of personal ambition.