Pariscope: Macron’s New Europe Tactic
French President Emmanuel Macron has dropped his bulldozer approach to European politics.
Testing Times
The EU’s future depends on how it handles the COVID-19 crisis. A lot is riding on Germany’s EU presidency later this year.
The Price of Overcoming Unanimity
The European Union often fails to make its mark on global affairs due to internal divisions. Scrapping the unanimity requirement for European foreign policy positions could help—but it can’t come without burden-sharing.
A Reprieve from Disaster
The EU27 have granted the UK an extra two weeks to decide what it wants to do about Brexit.
Can Europe’s Center-Right Handle Orbán?
Ahead of European elections in May, the European People’s Party is facing a major test within its own ranks.
High Noon: May’s Toughest Brexit Battle Begins
British Prime Minister Theresa May is yet again fighting for her political life as she seeks to persuade the British parliament to back her Brexit deal.
A Stress Test for Italy’s Coalition
Italy’s clash with Brussels over its budget proposal is just the latest in a string of problems threatening to destabilize its shaky coalition government.
The Salzburg Shuffle
EU leaders had hoped to make progress on Brexit and migration, but they left the Salzburg summit with little to show for on both fronts.
It’s Not Just Trump
Trump’s provocations and bullying grab the headlines. But there are also structural factors causing transatlantic tension.
Boiling Point
The US-Europe partnership living in a powder keg, and many fear that at the NATO summit in Brussels next week, Donald Trump will light a match.
Maas: Europe Needs More Courage
Germany’s foreign minister delivered a much-anticipated speech on Europe this week. His answer to America first? Europe United.
On EU Reform, Merkel Takes the Middle Road
There is a lot to unpack from the German chancellor’s recent interview.
Zuckerberg’s Easy Ride
Both Facebook and the European Parliament came out looking bad during Mark Zuckerberg’s shambolic hearing.
Meeting Halfway
There are compelling reasons for the EU to use the OSCE to engage China on security issues of joint concern.
