Beyond Fabs: The Czech Republic’s Supply-Chain Role in Europe’s Chip Race
The EU Chips Act seeks to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem and reach a 20% global market share by 2030. The Chips Act 2.0 is a chance to address its shortcomings.
The Mechanics of the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Europe’s Push to Shift the Global Order
The EU–Mercosur trade deal has become a test of whether Europe can turn geopolitical pressure into diversification, resilience and renewed multilateral ambition.
Constrained Atlanticism After Greenland: How the Netherlands Exposes Europe’s Dilemma
The Netherlands, an exemplifier of a US-oriented Europe, finds itself in a familiar but increasingly awkward position as Arctic geopolitics heat up and U.S. interest in Greenland resurfaces. How do Atlanticist Europeans protect European sovereignty without endangering its long-standing Atlantic orientation?
Haven’t You Heard? Taxing Cryptocurrencies Is the New Thing!
The old vision of Bitcoin replacing traditional money is losing ground as governments move to tax and regulate crypto like any other asset.
Outsiders at Home: Cultural Repression and the Politics of Visibility in Russia
How Putin’s repression forced creators into exile and why youth continue to resist.
Trump’s First-Year Misjudgement of Russia’s Intentions
The Trump administration’s first year of Russia–Ukraine diplomacy has been driven by one underlying assumption: that the Kremlin would prefer the conflict ended. Yet Russia’s recent military budgets, political signalling, and strategic behaviour point in the opposite direction.
A New Threshold in Romania’s Democracy: Its Own Justice System
An independent investigation into Romania’s Justice System: How Recorder’s documentary exposed alleged judicial abuses, sparked nationwide protests, and provoked reactions from the country’s political and institutional leadership.
What Canada’s ESA Investments Signal for the Future of Transatlantic Space Cooperation
“The Canada-ESA collaboration has proven its value for nearly 50 years…by deepening our commitment, we’re ensuring Canada remains a trusted and forward-looking space partner.”
Sudan’s Geostrategic Tragedy: How UAE–Saudi–Egypt Rivalry is Testing Europe’s Influence
Behind Sudan’s spiralling humanitarian crisis lies a quiet but decisive proxy war between Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt.
Reflecting Europe in The Hague: What the Dutch Vote Means for the Continent
The Netherlands’ 2025 general election is shaping up to be a trendsetter for Europe. From housing and migration to climate policy and EU governance, coalition choices in The Hague will have significant implications for Brussels and beyond.
Draghi’s Report and the EU Response: Year to Date
A first year of EU early-stage response.
The Weak Link: Hungary’s Espionage and the Risk to Europe and NATO
Within a short timeframe, two espionage scandals erupted involving the Government of Hungary. On separate occasions, the Hungarian secret services were caught infiltrating the European Commission and Ukraine. How has the EU reacted, and what role does Russia play in this?
