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Global Europe
Romania and Bulgaria’s Schengen accession: A step towards European unity
Est. 5minRomania and Bulgaria’s full accession to the Schengen Area in 2024 would not only bring economic benefits but also strengthen European solidarity and unity, marking a strong start for the European Commission in its new mandate.
The Brief – The fall of Iran’s mullahs
Est. 7minIranian society is like a volcano, waiting to explode, dissent is reportedly growing over an array of political, social and economic crises.
Showcasing the Excellence of SHEFEXIL Products from India: A true global benchmark for Quality and Competitiveness
Est. 9minIndia, in addition to being a land of diverse cultures and rich heritage, is also home to many superior-quality agri-based products and botanicals.
Speech by Chargé d’affaires Zhu Jing at the 2024 National Day Reception
Est. 6minChargé d’affaires Zhu Jing speaks at the 2024 National Day Reception in Brussels.
Baltic shadow tankers: Growing threat to environmental safety and regional stability
Est. 5minThe alarming rise of unregulated "shadow" tankers transporting Russian oil through the Baltic Sea—an increase of 30% last year—poses a serious threat to the region's environment and safety. Experts warn that if this trend continues, environmental disasters are not just possible—they are inevitable.
The Brief – Whether Trump or Harris makes no big difference
Est. 5minThe Old Continent was not expected to be at the heart of the first US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump last night (11 September), so it was no surprise that it only cropped up in the context of the Ukraine war and defence spending.
The death toll for humanitarian workers is increasing, EU needs to act
Est. 6minOn World Humanitarian Day, the EU and its member states should consider addressing the double standards that put humanitarian workers at increased risk, writes Jean-Yves Terlinden.
Remembering the forgotten Roma and Sinti victims of Nazi holocaust
Est. 4minOn 2 August we commemorated the Roma and Sinti victims and survivors of Nazi persecution, a day for Europe and the world to reflect on, an overlooked and underrepresented atrocity - a chapter erased or omitted from too many world records, history books, and lessons writes Kathrin Meyer.
A Bridge to Peace: Lessons from Mostar for a Fragile World
Est. 5minThe journey from destruction to reconstruction, from poverty to prosperity, is never easy. As the Mostar Bridge shows, it’s possible. With commitment, partnerships, and support, we can help more countries cross the bridge to a peaceful and prosperous future.
The Brief – No time for a honeymoon period this summer
Est. 6minAfter seven rollercoaster months, European politicians mostly resemble beat-up-birds these days. And they might not have much time to enjoy their ice-cold poolside drinks this summer.
European Political Community’s UK summit should heed Churchill’s ‘blood, toil, tears and sweat’ warning
Est. 5minAs the European Political Community (EPC) gears up to meet this week and discuss the arc of conflict and instability and Europe's borders, European leaders must heed Winston Churchill's call to action, write Dylan Macchiarini Crosson and Steven Blockmans.
Top recommendations for the emerging Defence Union
Est. 6minThe EU has to assess its priorities, as well as enact institutional and budgetary change to achieve its defence goals, writes the Charlamagne Group.
The Brief – At NATO, names matter (a little)
Est. 5minThe Western military alliance has a lot on its plate: Its members have to figure out how to secure defence aid to Ukraine, deal with the impact of China’s relations with Russia, when to use their mutual defence assistance clause Article 5… and how to name new things.
The Brief – Message from the three Italian tenors
Est. 6minThe United States is such an important country: Whatever they decide affects us so much that it's almost like the whole world should be allowed to vote in US elections. With these provocative words, I started an opinion piece written exactly twenty years ago.
The Brief – No light at the end of the tunnel?
Est. 5minFrench far right lurches toward power. Viktor Orbán’s Hungary to lead the EU for the next six months. AfD states aim to govern Germany. Pro-Russian patriarch elected in Bulgaria. In the US, Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance augurs his election route in November.
The Brief – Hardline EU trio to confront Putin
Est. 6minWe can only second-guess what Vladimir Putin’s goals were when he started the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We can see that in the meantime, NATO has become bigger and stronger, and today, the EU may agree a lineup of new leaders considered “hawks” towards the Kremlin.
The Brief – Single-handed manmade disasters
Est. 7minClimate change is a manmade disaster caused by mankind as a whole. But history remembers disasters of dramatic proportions caused by a single man. We are currently paying the price of at least two such disasters.
Keynote Speech by Minister Peng Gang at the CCCEU 2024 Europe-China Business Summit
Est. 13minThe speech given by Minister Peng Gang at the Europe-China Business Summit in Brussels.
Russia’s strategy: Bombing Ukraine into full blackout
Est. 5minThe consequences of Ukraine becoming uninhabitable in the coming winter are underestimated by Europe and the world, write Victoria Voytsitska and Olena Halushka.
G7 cooperation with China on climate-aligned trade is vital
Est. 5minG7 countries should work with China to put in place climate-aligned trade policies needed to accelerate global climate action, by harnessing the power of international trade to promote innovation, reduce costs, and stimulate demand for green goods, write Matt Piotrowski and Joseph Dellatte.
Without proactive approach, EU risks further unravelling in Western Balkans
Est. 6minFor nearly 30 years following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the violent break-up of Yugoslavia, our two countries were divided over the “name dispute”, which obstructed the relations between our peoples and weakened regional stability and the European perspective of the Western Balkans, write Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev.
Danube key to Europe and NATO’s efforts to keep Black Sea free and open
Est. 6minAs Europe prepares itself for a long conflict – frozen or not – on the shores of the Black Sea, it should commit to optimising the Danube River transport corridor to ensure the Black Sea remains free and open, write Kaush Arha, Ben Hodges, and George Scutaru.
Resilience, reliance, readjustment: How Ukrainians are coping with the war
Est. 6minA year-long Listening to Ukraine survey offers insight into the well-being of ordinary Ukrainians and how the government's response, enabled by external support, has helped citizens adjust.
Can the West undo Russia’s malign campaign in Armenia?
Est. 6minOften-overlooked developments in Armenia show how Western policymakers are failing to recognise and counteract the growing sophistication of Russia’s propaganda machine, writes David Grigorian.