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After the US midterms: what now for Europe?

What does the new political landscape in Washington mean for Europe and transatlantic relations? Join the live discussion.

Events

Nov 06 2026

Financing Europe's defence build-up: National budgets and beyond

Europe's defence build-up demands sustained investment. This interactive analysis explores how EU funding, public financial institutions and private capital can complement national budgets to strengthen European defence capabilities.

Analysis

29 October, 2026 By: Luigi Scazzieri, Alessandro Vitiello

Lula's comeback: What is the outlook for Brazil-Europe relations?

Lula's surprise re-election opens new prospects for EU-Brazil relations amid geopolitical shifts. Europe should seize this opportunity to advance trade, security and industrial cooperation, while helping Brazil navigate domestic challenges and complex international partnerships.

Commentary

28 October, 2026 By: Giuseppe Spatafora

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Enlargement is getting real: Is the EU ready?

By: Bojana Zorić

The new EU Enlargement Package signals a decisive phase for enlargement. While enlargement partners face differing challenges, the EU’s ability to ensure that reform progress is rewarded, build political consensus and prepare for new members will be crucial.

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After the midterms: Europe's three-pronged strategy for dealing with America

Commentary
Europeans don't need to be afraid of China

Commentary
Financing Europe's defence build-up: National budgets and beyond

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Lula's comeback: What is the outlook for Brazil-Europe relations?

Commentary
Serbia after the vote: Back to fundamentals

Commentary

Activities

After the US midterms: what now for Europe?

Events

Nov 06 2026
EU–Central Asia Strategic Institutes Forum in Brussels

Events

Oct 29 2026
Europe under pressure: what does it need to decide now?

Events

Oct 15 2026
Black Sea Security Seminar '26

Events

Oct 01 2026

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"Students insisted on having a faceless movement because the main objective was [...] to unite the society for a common cause."

Channel 4 29 October 2026
Bojana Zorić on what the Student List's win means for Serbia-EU relations

Diari ARA 29 October 2026
Bojana Zorić on the Student List's election win

Channel 4 29 October 2026
Caspar Hobhouse on Europe's military fuel supply vulnerabilities

Euronews 28 October 2026