Orbán’s Latest Crackdown
Hungary’s government has put forward the “Stop Soros” legislation package. The Central European University is in the crosshairs, too.
“You Fix the Roof When the Sun is Shining“
An interview with Marcel Fratzscher on last week’s “economists’ letter”—and why Germany and France need to get moving on eurozone reform.
Turkey’s Crossroads
One month ahead of elections in Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan remains the most likely winner. But the country’s political landscape has already changed.
Zuckerberg’s Easy Ride
Both Facebook and the European Parliament came out looking bad during Mark Zuckerberg’s shambolic hearing.
Waiting for Merkel
Italy’s new populist government is adding to Emmanuel Macron’s sense of urgency about EU and eurozone reform. Yet Angela Merkel is keeping her cards close to her chest.
A Tale of Two Models
The EU’s policy in the Western Balkans has proven fruitless—and authoritarian leaders from Russia to Turkey are ready to step in.
Young and (Not So) Free?
Euroskeptic parties and illiberal forces are gaining traction among young Europeans.
Eurovision 2018: Who’s In and Who’s Out
Political, ethnic, and cultural tensions have taken center stage this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
The Price of Europe
Who will pay more? Who will receive less? The battle over the EU’s next budget will be brutal.
Entering the Ice Age
Much has been written about Donald Trump ripping up the rules of world trade. Don’t believe the hype.
Words Don’t Come Easy: “Waterloo”
Ever since Swedish band ABBA won in 1974, English has ruled supreme at the European Song Contest. This time might be different.
“This Unfair Election Didn’t Serve Hungary”
Viktor Orbán’s victory isn’t as clear-cut as it may seem.
Brexit by Brussels
With the May government deeply divided, it’s the remaining EU-27 who determine the make-up of the future EU-UK relationship.