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A new political map: Getting the European Parliament election right
- Ivan Krastev, Mark Leonard
- Policy Brief
Mainstream parties are hoping to prevent an anticipated far-right surge in this year’s European Parliament election. But the results of ECFR’s latest opinion poll suggest their current strategy could backfire – and what they should do instead
Life in exile: A new approach to Russian democrats in Europe
- Ksenia Luchenko, Kirill Shamiev
- Policy Brief
European governments need a more coordinated response to Russian democrats in exile – to give them certainty for the future and help guard against Kremlin subversion
Energising eastern Europe: How the EU can enhance energy sovereignty through cooperation with Ukraine and Moldova
- Szymon Kardaś
- Policy Brief
Over the past two years, the EU has helped Ukraine and Moldova to diversify away from Russian fossil fuels. This has significantly strengthened their energy sovereignty – but improving the efficiency and cleanness of their energy sectors would bring further mutual benefits
Wars and elections: How European leaders can maintain public support for Ukraine
- Ivan Krastev, Mark Leonard
- Policy Brief
As Russia’s war on Ukraine approaches its second anniversary, European leaders need to prevent Vladimir Putin from capitalising on war fatigue in the West. To maintain public support for backing Kyiv in this crucial election year, they should make clear that a Russian victory is not peace
Recent events
Rethinking & Reshaping: EU Enlargement in times of war
- Collège des Bernardins, 20 Rue de Poissy, 75005 Paris
- ECFR Paris
Transatlantic Public Opinion on the War in Ukraine
- Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
- ECFR Washington
Mark Leonard's World in 30 minutes
Under fire: Unpacking Germany’s defence policy drama
- Podcast
- Mark Leonard's World in 30 minutes
Mark Leonard welcomes Ulrike Franke and Jana Puglierin to discuss the recent turmoil surrounding Germany’s defence policy
ECFR on air
Under the Overcoat: But the people are silent
- Podcast
- ECFR on air
- Under the Overcoat
This podcast explores deeper trends beneath the surface of Russia’s daily politics. In this episode, we examine public opinion in Russia
Views from the Council
A defeat for Putin in Ukraine will improve the chances for the Other Russia
- Timothy Garton Ash
- Commentary
- View from the Council
- 4 minute read
Alexei Navalny’s funeral and this weekend’s so-called election show us two Russias. Support the better one
False economy: Why Europeans should stop slashing development aid to Africa
- Mimi Alemayehou, David McNair
- Commentary
- View from the Council
- 4 minute read
The first two months of 2024 have seen the EU and member states redirect billions of euros of development funding away from Africa – but this could come at great cost to their long-term interests on the continent
In the Media - Council
Although a Russian attack on other European countries is not imminent, the risk would increase exponentially if Europe fails to support Kyiv
Nathalie Tocci explains what is needed from Europe as US support for Kyiv falters
It is crucial to use the current momentum and to decide to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina at the European Council later this week
Karoline Edtstadler says the EU must keep its promises
Featured projects
Charting The Long War
For seven decades, European integration has been driven by the quest for peace. The Russian invasion of Ukraine marks a turning point.
Re:shape Global Europe
The project strives to engage citizens across Europe and generate a wide debate about the purpose of European power in the twenty-first century
Multilateral Matchmaker
- Carla Hobbs, Rafael Loss, Jana Puglierin, Pawel Zerka
Public opinion polling
Through polling in EU member states, ECFR’s analysis seeks to unlock shifting coalitions in Europe that favour a more internationally engaged union
A crisis of one’s own: The politics of trauma in Europe’s election year
- Ivan Krastev, Mark Leonard
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Greasing the gears: Readying Ukraine’s civil service for a European future
- Lesia Ogryzko
- Commentary
- 5 minute read
Away from Ukraine’s frontlines, its civil servants are leading the country towards EU membership – but huge reforms are needed if they are to be successful
Forget about Trump: Why Europeans should start worrying about trade tensions with emerging economies
- Agathe Demarais
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
India’s tough stance at the World Trade Organisation’s ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi illustrates emerging economies’ rising resentment towards EU trade policies
The long shadow of the populists: Donald Tusk’s first 100 days
- Piotr Buras
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
It is easier to defeat populists than to unravel the system they have built
The final nail: Niger’s break with the US
- Will Brown
- Policy Alert
- 2 minute read
Europe’s old Sahel strategy is dead – and Russia is circling over its carcass
Win big, lose bigger: Why Russia’s sham election result could become Putin’s mistake
- Mikhail Komin
- Commentary
- 5 minute read
Vladimir Putin’s ‘historic’ election result demonstrates his absolute control over the administrative system, but could also encourage him to make big political mistakes
Aid with reform: How the EU-Egypt deal can succeed
- Anthony Dworkin
- Policy Alert
- 2 minute read
The EU should release funding to Cairo only if it undertakes following meaningful economic reforms
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Ukraine requires geo-reference data for the navigation system to fire Taurus missiles. These are classified, and the argument has been made they could not be exchanged
Europe must be autonomous and have the capacity to defend its interests, because Trump’ s coming to power in the US could shake the transatlantic relations
Maria Simeonova commenting on the new ECFR poll on the European attitudes in the context of the upcoming European elections
It effectively just serves to give them control, as they’re able to threaten Europe with a wave of migrants whenever they want to extract more money, or other political concessions from them
The high loss rate and the high numbers [of drones] that are being used also points to gaps in other areas
Ulrike Franke is interviewed on Ukraine’s reliance on drones to make up for artillery shortage
More on Africa
Tricks of the trade: Strengthening EU-African cooperation on trade in services
- Iza Lejarraga
- Policy Brief
Services play an increasingly important role in international trade. Improving EU-African trade in services would have wide-ranging benefits for both sides
Trading bases: The Red Sea tinderbox and the maritime economy
- Theodore Murphy
- Commentary
- 6 minute read
Dream bigger: The next steps for Italy’s new Africa strategy
- Maddalena Procopio
- Policy Alert
- 2 minute read
More on Asia
The battle for the Indian Ocean: How the EU and India can strengthen maritime security
- Frédéric Grare, Manisha Reuter
- Policy Brief
China is becoming increasingly assertive in the Indian Ocean. The EU and India should work together to support the smaller states of the region
Sunset of the economists
- Mark Leonard
- Commentary
- 0 minute read
Security recall: The risk of Chinese electric vehicles in Europe
- Janka Oertel
- Commentary
- 6 minute read
More on European Power
Multilateral Matchmaker
- Carla Hobbs, Rafael Loss, Jana Puglierin, Pawel Zerka
- Special
Multilateral coalitions are increasingly important for combatting global challenges. Europeans have many eligible – and untapped – potential partner countries, but to stand out they need to ensure their offer is as grounded in these partners’ interests as their own
Opening shots: What to make of the European Defence Industrial Strategy
- Camille Grand
- Policy Alert
- 2 minute read
Not so fast: Why Polish public opinion could slow Warsaw’s EU homecoming
- Zofia Kostrzewa
- Commentary
- 4 minute read
More on Middle East and North Africa
The Gaza crisis: Mapping the Middle East’s shifting battle lines
- Julien Barnes-Dacey, Cinzia Bianco, Hugh Lovatt
- Special
This new ECFR mapping project identifies the spillover effects of the Gaza war in countries across the Middle East
When soft power is spent: Gaza, Ukraine, and Europeans’ standing in the Arab world
- James Lynch
- Commentary
- 5 minute read
Rest meets West: How the UAE keeps its economic ties open
- Cinzia Bianco
- Commentary
- 5 minute read
More on United States
The art of vassalisation: How Russia’s war on Ukraine has transformed transatlantic relations
- Jana Puglierin, Jeremy Shapiro
- Policy Brief
Europeans’ response to Russia’s war on Ukraine confirms their profound dependence on the US – an unwise position given the security challenge in Europe and coming geopolitical competition with China
Letter from Washington: Why we hate Trump
- Jeremy Shapiro
- Commentary
- Views from the Capitals
- 4 minute read
The Trump effect takes Europe
- Mark Leonard
- Commentary
- 3 minute read
More on Wider Europe
Beyond the counter-offensive: Attrition, stalemate, and the future of the war in Ukraine
- Gustav Gressel
- Policy Brief
The Ukraine conflict is a war of attrition – that Russia is set to win. Europeans must act now to increase supplies, helping Ukraine not only survive, but prevail
The women who could save Russia
- Mikhail Komin, Ksenia Luchenko
- Commentary
- 6 minute read
When soft power is spent: Gaza, Ukraine, and Europeans’ standing in the Arab world
- James Lynch
- Commentary
- 5 minute read