Quest for Strategic Autonomy? Europe Grapples with the US – China Rivalry
Europe recalibrates its global stance, seeking strategic autonomy in response to the US’s unpredictability and China’s growing influence.
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PromethEUs Conference ‘Simplify to Compete: Rethinking EU Regulation for a Digital Future’
The PromethEUs network presents its report on EU digital regulation including Omnibus Packages, the “28th regime” and AI-centred tools.
Germany in the midst of transatlantic tension: how will a new government address contentious policy issues with the US?
With US-EU ties strained, Germany under Merz pursues economic resilience, strategic deterrence, and a stronger European defence role.
Dialogue ‘A shared path: 40 years of Spanish and Portuguese EU membership’
How has membership in the European Union transformed Spain and Portugal over the forty years since their accession in 1985?
Fault lines in the East: Romania’s political transformation and Europe’s future
The 2025 presidential elections in Romania reflect the country’s broader shift towards populist nationalism and institutional distrust.
The EU in a new geopolitical world order
Trump’s early presidency, marked by sky-high tariffs and disruptive foreign policy, could reshape future of the EU.
Policy Dialogue ‘Trade, geopolitics and the EU’s global role in an era of uncertainty’
How should the EU to conduct itself in matters of trade and geopolitics in an era marked by global uncertainty?
Europe’s best bet is to increasingly rely on itself for its own security and defence
With NATO strained and US priorities shifting, Europe must develop strategic autonomy in defence and security.
European water resilience in changing times
In the EU and globally, water is becoming a challenge but also a key lever for strengthening economic resilience in changing times.
The trail of Trump’s (anti-)immigration policies in Europe
The influence of Trump's migration policies is reflected in a tougher approach to immigration by various governments in Europe.
All in? The revival of the Spanish and European defence industry
In an ever-deteriorating geopolitical context, Spain must adopt a strategic approach to re-structure its defence industry.
New narratives for the Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla
Renewing the narratives about Ceuta and Melilla is key to emphasise their status as democratic European spaces.