New ideas for Europe’s relations with China, Russia, and beyond
WEBSep 9, 2011 · ECFR has a mission: to build a stronger Europe in a world of growing challenges – from China and Russia to climate change, geo-economics, security, and more.
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WEBAbout ECFR. The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is an award-winning international think-tank that aims to conduct cutting-edge independent research on European foreign and security policy and to provide a safe meeting space for decision-makers, activists and influencers to share ideas. We …
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WEBThe European Council on Foreign Relations is an award-winning international think-tank that aims to conduct cutting-edge independent research on European foreign and security policy and to provide a safe meeting space for decision-makers, experts, and influencers to share ideas. We build coalitions for change at the European level and promote ...
The final countdown: The EU, Poland, and the rule of law - ECFR
WEBDec 14, 2022 · The final countdown: The EU, Poland, and the rule of law. Judge Igor Tuleya attends a protest in front of a court in support of judical indepencence in Poland. Krakow, Poland on January 18, 2022. After the European Union’s megadeal with Hungary, and Poland’s proposed legislative reforms, all eyes are …
The unwavering European: Spain and its place in Europe - ECFR
WEBApr 5, 2019 · The unwavering European: Spain and its place in Europe. ECFR’s Coalition Explorer shows Spain to be an outlier in Europe – as it places great weight on foreign policy. But could new political turbulence thwart its ambitions once more? Spanish politicians have always been proud of the consistent Europeanism of Spanish citizens.
Drones in Ukraine and beyond: Everything you need to know - ECFR
WEBAug 11, 2023 · Drones in Ukraine and beyond: Everything you need to know. The Ukrainian battlespace features the most intensive use of drones in a military conflict in history, marking a shift in warfare tactics and technology. Drones have been around for a long time – a very long time, if you go back to Chinese fire kites or the Austrian attack on Venice ...
Carl Bildt - ECFR
WEBCarl Bildt served as both prime minister and foreign minister of Sweden. Under his leadership, the government initiated major liberal economic reforms and negotiated Sweden’s accession to the EU. Previously, he served as EU special envoy to the former Yugoslavia, high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, UN special envoy to the Balkans, and co-chair of the Dayton Peace Conference. He ...
Competitive climate: How the EU’s green agenda can protect the …
WEBJun 28, 2023 · The EU’s and member states’ commitment to their climate and environment agenda is one of the key factors that will facilitate their future competitiveness. Closing some of the key outstanding files, such as the energy performance of buildings, the net zero industry act, and the electricity market reforms, are important components.
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WEBCommentary. 6 September 2024. The strained relationship between Rome and Brussels risks weakening both parties’ foreign policy capabilities. To maintain a united front, the European Commission president would be better off extending an olive branch and giving Italy’s pick for commissioner the vice-president portfolio.
East side story: Poland’s new role in the European Union - ECFR
WEBFeb 16, 2023 · East side story: Poland’s new role in the European Union. Poland will need to expand the boundaries of its influence in order to transform its wartime political capital into real leadership in the EU. When US president Joe Biden jets into Warsaw next week, he will disembark at the new centre of the European Union.