2026: A Year of Europe’s Political and Economic Recalibration
As 2025 comes to a close, we look ahead to 2026 and explore the decisions set to define Europe’s political and economic path. Enjoy! From Regulation to Fragmentation The year drawing to a close has been a particularly complex one for the European Union, and especially for the Commission’s legislative and political agenda. After five […]
Geopolitical Outlook for 2026: The Era of Forced Adaptation
The year 2026 will not be remembered for a single shock, but for the moment when accumulated pressures finally force strategic decisions that Europe has deferred for more than a decade. The post-Cold War assumption that prosperity, security, and stability could be outsourced has expired. What replaces it is a far harsher operating environment in […]
The Meatless Burgers: The Transatlantic Battle over Food and Intellectual Property
A new disagreement has broken out in the long-standing regulatory war over what we eat and, even more importantly, how we are allowed to call it. The Meatless Burgers: The Transatlantic Battle over Food and Intellectual Property This week, the legendary Beatle Paul McCartney joined forces with a coalition of British MPs to lobby Brussels […]
Serbia’s Indecisiveness: The End of the “Four Pillars Foreign Policy”
Serbia’s foreign policy over the last twenty years is characterised by chronic fence sitting, with all the governments attempting to balance between the West and the East, culminating in the shut-down of its largest refinery due to the US-imposed sanctions. Serbia’s Indecisiveness: The End of the “Four Pillars Foreign Policy” The ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) is facing […]
The Price of Peace: World Leaders Negotiating to End the War in Ukraine
The US proposed plan to end the War in Ukraine generated opposition, especially on the European continent, and it is already a subject to revisions and changes in hopes that the Ukrainian and European officials will accept it. The Price of Peace: World Leaders Negotiating to End the War in Ukraine The geopolitical situation in […]
Ukraine’s Corruption Scandal: The Hardest Challenge for the War-Torn Country
The new corruption scandal is shaking up the Ukrainian government, all while the Brussels is trying to find a way to financially support Kyiv’s defence efforts further. Ukraine’s Corruption Scandal: The Hardest Challenge for the War-Torn Country A significant corruption scandal is shaking Ukraine’s energy sector, which led to a political fallout. The National Anti-Corruption […]
The Price of Democracy: The Commission’s Plan to Combat Foreign Influence
The European Commission intends to find a solution to the growing number of hybrid threats with its new European Democracy Shield, while MEPs remain dissatisfied with the new budget proposal. The Price of Democracy: The Commission’s Plan to Combat Foreign Influence As a response to growing geopolitical volatility and hybrid threats, the European Commission has presented the […]
The EU Enlargement Package: Vision, Progress and Challenges Ahead
The European Commission has adopted its annual Enlargement Package, while MEPs concluded discussions on the EU’s long-term budget for the next programming period without reaching an agreement. The EU Budget in Parliament’s Crosshairs Yesterday, EU Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin met with Members of the European Parliament to discuss the €2 trillion Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) […]
Gaza Ceasefire Deal: What Is Next for the Middle East
In today’s newsletter, we analyse the implications of the release of hostages held by Hamas and the beginning of the ceasefire for the Middle East and Europe. Gaza Ceasefire Deal: What Is Next for the Middle East On Monday, after more than two years of captivity, the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were finally […]
Japan’s New Era of Governance: Sanae Takaichi Becomes the First Female Prime Minister
In this week’s edition, we analyse the historic appointment of Sanae Takaichi as the new Prime Minister of Japan and what can be expected in regard to the domestic policy and regional stability in East Asia. Japan’s New Era of Governance: Sanae Takaichi Becomes the First Female Prime Minister On 21 October, Sanae Takaichi was […]