In terms of negotiations, Europe seems to be on the sidelines in the conflict with Iran, yet it bears the consequences. That must change and it can, Steven Everts argues, if Europe takes the diplomatic lead.
Europe’s reliance on Chinese pharmaceutical products leaves it dangerously exposed. To reduce risk, the EU must protect domestic production, diversify supply chains, and invest in innovation to strengthen resilience and strategic autonomy.
The US-Iran war exposes the risks of Europe’s reliance on US support for their defence ramp-up. Europeans must secure their rearmament by boosting domestic production, deepening cooperation with Ukraine and anchoring US production in Europe.
Free trade with players who have a very protectionist mindset doesn’t work, says Joris Teer in an interview for Het Financieele Dagblad. ‘China is building a...
Free trade with players who have a very protectionist mindset doesn’t work, says Joris Teer in an interview for Het Financieele Dagblad. ‘China is building a self-sufficient fortress.’
Rutte’s personal chemistry with Trump may ease tensions, but it’s unlikely to resolve the fundamental issues, explained Giuseppe Spatafora to Contexte as NATO's...
The Gulf war signals a shift in energy geopolitics, where control of oil and gas drives power. Facing renewed vulnerability, the EU must choose between continued dependence or accelerating domestic energy transformation to enhance resilience, competitiveness and autonomy.
At a time of intensifying global competition, Africa's energy transition is central to its development ambitions. A stronger Africa-EU partnership on renewables, grids and supply chains could deliver mutual gains, but weak infrastructure, financing gaps and fossil fuel dependence...
The Security Coordination and Programme Enhancement (SCOPE) project implemented by the EUISS, was launched in 2024 to ensure the coherence, visibility and impact of the actions under the EU Global Threats Programme.
While the Pentagon and NATO maintain that arms deliveries to Ukraine through the PURL initiative will continue, a prolonged war in the Middle East could strain...
