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A public media backstop for democracy?

EU Ferry Biedermann - July 9, 2026.

Public broadcasters find themselves currently in the line of fire in the battle over media and democracy. It’s one aspect of the wider struggle over...

What does Europe lack for full tech sovereignty?

EU Giorgos Verdi - July 8, 2026.

In early June, the European Commission unveiled its Tech Sovereignty Package, a new policy agenda designed to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy through investments in AI,...

Europe can lead like-minded middle powers. But does it want to?

EU Daniel Gros - July 7, 2026.

At the World Economic Forum’s 2026 meeting in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described a “rupture” in the world order and called on middle...

Left to its own devices, Europe needs strong leadership in Paris and Berlin

EU Joschka Fischer - July 6, 2026.

As the United States withdraws from Europe under President Donald Trump’s second administration, it is not only reducing its military presence and casting doubt on...

The Paris appeals court decides on the political fate of Marine Le Pen

EU TA | AP Insight - July 5, 2026.

Paris' appeals court is set to rule Tuesday in Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case, a decision that could determine whether one of France’s leading presidential...

The German far-right chooses its leaders expecting they will bring it a slice of power

EU TA | AP Insight - July 3, 2026.

The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend. It is capitalizing on the unpopularity of a government...

A more heavily armed Europe is not necessarily a safer one

EU Marco Buti - Francesco Nicoli - July 3, 2026.

Many European Union countries, starting with Germany, assume that higher defense spending will automatically generate the capabilities needed to keep Europe secure. But if they pursue...

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