Europe by Numbers: Plane Accounting
Does Europe have the military power to implement Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer’s idea for a protection zone in Syria?
A Question of Survival
The EU can no longer afford to conduct a foreign policy based on the lowest common denominator. It needs to adapt to new realities―and fast.
Von der Leyen’s Foreign Policy Bucket List
On external relations, the next European Commission needs to
think bigger than its predecessors.
Macron on the Move
Emmanuel Macron will need to strike a difficult balance between national self-assertion and EU integration.
Close-Up: Phil Hogan
Known as a tough negotiator, the EU’s future trade commissioner is used to being unpopular.
The Worst Is Yet to Come
So far, Britain and the EU have only talked about exit modalities. Negotiating their future relationship will be even more difficult.
Words Don’t Come Easy: “Normipolitiikkaa”
Four of the five parties that make up Finland’s current government are led by women. But does that mean the Nordic nation is a beacon of equality?
Red Herring & Black Swan: Rally Behind the ECB
Instead of complaining, Germany and others need to back up the European Central Bank by investing in infrastructure and technology.
Carbon Critical: High-Hanging Fruit
Some sectors could quickly take action to reduce CO2 emissions. But heavy industry has already done much of the easy stuff.
Hard Choices on China
Washington is escalating its campaign to contain China by blacklisting technology firms. It’s not clear if Europe is prepared to follow suit.
