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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...

Will Merz's sweeping reform put Germany back on track?

EU TA | AP Insight - July 2, 2026.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his government coalition partners presented a comprehensive reform package Thursday with the goal of getting the country's sluggish economy back...

Europe’s bloody past rears its ugly head

EU Ferry Biedermann - July 2, 2026.

A nasty row between Ukraine and Poland over a WWII massacre of ethnic Polish civilians is a timely reminder of Europe’s dark past and the...

Can Europe bear the economic cost of heatwaves?

EU Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - June 26, 2026.

Year after year, they arrive earlier and strike with greater intensity. Extreme heatwaves, such as the one currently underway, should no longer surprise anyone in...

How much does the EU risk in its first talks with the Afghan Taliban on deportations?

EU TA | AP Insight - June 23, 2026.

A delegation from the Afghan Taliban met Tuesday with European Union staff in Brussels for closed-door talks that focused on diplomatic services and the “dignified...

EU leaders squabble over outreach to Moscow

EU TA | AP Insight - June 19, 2026.

European Union leaders have been unable to agree on setting up a back-channel with Moscow to ensure that the bloc’s interests are protected should progress...

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