Commentary

With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, US policy towards Ukraine is poised to change significantly. To avoid the imposition of an unfavourable peace settlement on Kyiv, the EU must demonstrate strong resolve in maintaining its military and diplomatic support to Ukraine.

Explore our new series of commentaries on the effects of the new Trump presidency in key areas for the EU’s foreign and security policy.

Five steps the EU should take to deal with the new US administration.

The EU has watched Georgia’s democratic backsliding with growing alarm. The upcoming parliamentary elections will decide the country’s political future. Will Georgia continue on the authoritarian path set by its current government? Or will it begin to rebuild its democracy and...

The US presidential election will have far-reaching consequences for EU foreign policy. Our interactive map illustrates how a Trump or a Harris presidency would affect key flashpoints around the world, the strategic stakes for EU foreign policy and the choices this entails.

Ukraine’s success in defending itself hinges on EU support. Regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election and despite the deadlocks in EU decision-making, Europeans must continue to stand by Ukraine. This requires improving current policies and developing new, bold...