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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...

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...

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