Europe
Geographically, Europe is not a continent. However, the area is bonded by common historical and religious heritage. Through a combination of its Roman-law legacy and Christianity, Europe developed a culture of individualism and self-responsibility that allowed the area’s staggering economic and scientific development over the last 300 years. As a result, the European system spread across the globe.
Reports on Europe See all →
Opinion: Covid-19 deepens Nordic disharmony
Many expected the Nordic region to weather the Covid-19 pandemic with relatively little damage. However, Sweden’s lax response to the health crisis not only took a heavy toll on the population, it also exposed a deep divergence in values between the authorities in Stockholm and neighboring countries.
Malta under pressure
Frustrated at the lack of European solidarity during both the migrant crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maltese have grown increasingly disillusioned with the European Union. The government has adopted new populist rhetoric highly critical of Brussels, and the country appears to be seeking ties beyond the European continent.
Austria: Kurz and the crisis
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has surmounted several serious political challenges so far, including the dissolution of his ruling coalition over a media scandal and the formation of a new alliance with the Greens. However, the pandemic may have provided him temporary respite by obscuring issues that will resurface once the ...
Cyprus: Simmering tensions over a divided island
The Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders will soon take part in UN-sponsored negotiations to find a solution to the long-standing political conflict that left Cyprus divided. However, given the geopolitical dispute between Turkey and Greece over hydrocarbon exploitation, there is little chance the two sides will see eye to eye.
Europe needs more realpolitik, experience and skill in foreign and security policy
Europe cannot afford a foreign policy that is poorly conceived, ill-targeted and amateurish in execution. There is a pressing need to add a pragmatic institution, probably outside the EU governance architecture, to improve Europe’s international standing, room for maneuver and security prospects
Videos on EuropeSee all →
Infographics on EuropeSee all →
Report bundles related to EuropeSee all →
3 reports
Regular price: 26.85, you save 12.08 in bundle
Unlock bundle
14.77 EUR
4 reports
Regular price: 35.80, you save 16.11 in bundle
Unlock bundle
19.69 EUR
4 reports
Regular price: 35.80, you save 16.11 in bundle
Unlock bundle
19.69 EUR
4 reports
Regular price: 35.80, you save 16.11 in bundle
Unlock bundle
19.69 EUR
