Rafaela Gonzalez Lucioni
EU enlargement, without credible enforcement of democratic standards, threatens the Union’s integrity. Cases like Hungary and Serbia expose the dangers of performative reforms and weak accountability. Rafaela Gonzalez Lucioni argues that to remain a values-based project, the EU must reform internal mechanisms and adopt a phased, conditional approach to accession Read more
Evelina Staykova
A new Pact on Migration and Asylum is gradually coming into force. As it does so, Evelina Staykova and Ildiko Otova examine its solidarity mechanism, a central — but not new — element of EU migration policy. While the mechanism holds potential for positive change, it also carries significant risks Read more
Maria Merkouraki
Maria Merkouraki argues that a May 2025 joint letter from nine EU member states signals a sovereignty-led pushback against the European Court of Human Rights. This backlash erodes Article 10 protections of the European Convention on Human Rights — and the long-term viability of judicial diplomacy in Europe Read more
Shamsoddin Shariati
From escalating trade wars with the EU to snap ultimatums on Iran, Donald Trump's international playbook is startlingly predictable. Trump seeks not agreement, but surrender. Shamsoddin Shariati explains how Europe must now learn from this pattern, and respond with firmness, not concession Read more
Bjarn Eck
EU enlargement alone won’t bring peace or security to Ukraine. Without matching accession promises with sustained military aid, writes Bjarn Eck, Europe risks prolonging the war — and exposing itself to greater danger Read more
Roland Benedikter
As part of its ambitious innovation strategy, the EU is focusing on developments in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum tech, and advanced connectivity. Roland Benedikter argues that stronger transregional collaboration, and a holistic vision, will help make practical, inclusive progress in this exciting field Read more
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