Steven Everts' op-ed for POLITICO

The intense diplomatic maneuvering to shape an endgame to the war in Ukraine has revealed a troubling reality: Even when it comes to its own security, the EU struggles to be a central player, writes our Director Steven Everts in his op-ed for POLITICO. 

"And while others set the tone and direction, Europe remains reactive: managing the fallout, limiting the damage and hoping to recuperate its influence. It's time the EU ditched its failing strategy of 'react, hope, repeat'," argues Steven. 

A new piece by Corriere della Sera echoed Steven's points about Europe's "psychology of weakness" and the urgent need for political courage.