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Democracy and citizenship

View of the floor of the US Congress during the 2018 State of the Union address, with the president at the podium facing lawmakers. Donald Trump
China, the US and the new world order Events

Roundtable ‘Donald Trump’s second term: implications for Europe and the future of liberal democracies’

What will be the implications of Donald Trump's second term in office in the US for Europe and the rest of the liberal democracies?

25 Nov 2024 //
2 mins Reading time
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shake hands before the presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 10 September 2024. US Elections
China, the US and the new world order Analyses

The US elections: campaign, transition and inauguration

Examining the key stages of the US elections -campaign, transition, and inauguration- and their impact on shaping the presidency.

By Carlota García Encina
30 Oct 2024 //
24 mins Reading time
US President Joe Biden, in a navy blue suit, and Vice President Kamala Harris, in a beige suit, in front of a crowd of people during the 4th of July celebration at the White House
China, the US and the new world order Analyses

The new Democratic presidential ticket: what’s changed and what remains the same

Exploring the new Democratic presidential ticket with Kamala Harris: what has changed from Biden’s run and what remains the same?

By Eric Sigmon
10 Sep 2024 //
7 mins Reading time
Detail of the façade of the Royal Palace in Madrid with the Spanish flag. King Felipe VI
Inside Spain Experts Comments

King Felipe VI restores trust in the monarchy in his first decade

Felipe VI has restored confidence in the institution and is much more popular than his father and also the country’s leading politicians.

By William Chislett
23 Jul 2024 //
6 mins Reading time
Capitol Building at night. Kamala Harris and JD Vance
China, the US and the new world order Analyses

One heartbeat away from the presidency: Kamala Harris vs JD Vance

Harris and Vance, currently vice-presidential candidates, are likely to be nominated for the presidency in 2028.

By Eric Sigmon
19 Jul 2024 //
16 mins Reading time
Space radar image of Rhine River, France and Germany.
Democracy and citizenship Experts Comments

Germany’s closest partner slips further away

The National Security Strategy reflects Germany's foreign policy and its relations with close partners such as France.

By Henning Hoff
11 Jul 2024 //
7 mins Reading time
Prime Minister of the UK answers questions at a session at the House of Commons, May 1, 2024.
Democracy and citizenship Experts Comments

Time for the UK to adopt Spain’s electoral system?

The UK electoral system has shown a gap on record between vote share and proportion of seats. Could Spain's system work in the UK?

By William Chislett
09 Jul 2024 //
6 mins Reading time
Ceremony in Strasbourg’s hemicycle, The European Parliament at 70: “The voice of citizens and democratic values”.
Future of Europe Analyses

Citizen participation in the EU’s democratic life

After 70 years, the EU is still seeking effective citizen participation, is it possible through a citizen deliberative body to improve democracy and legitimacy in the EU?

By Alberto Alemanno
04 Jun 2024 //
15 mins Reading time
Volodymyr Zelensky, President of the Republic of Ukraine, Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic at the Summit on the war in Ukraine in Normandy at Salle Murat, Palais de l'Elysée.
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

France’s Eastern Zeitenwende?

France's foreign policy shift towards Eastern Europe represents a strategic and ideological pivot that reinforces its commitment to European sovereignty and NATO expansion.

By Teona Giuashvili
08 May 2024 //
24 mins Reading time

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Presentation of the Elcano Policy Paper ‘Reimagining Latin American health systems in the digital era’

October 27, 2025

Javier Milei, his translator, and Donald Trump during the meeting between the two leaders at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Centre in Oxon Hill, Maryland (22/02/2025). In the background, the flags of Argentina and the United States and a floral arrangement on the table in the centre.

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