Eurozone desperately needs a fiscal transfer mechanism to soften the effects of competitiveness imbalances
The eurozone has three problems: national debt obligations that cannot be met, medium-term imbalances in trade competitiveness, and…
Europe’s China Shock 2.0: Where does it go from here?
European officials have set October as a deadline for achieving results in rebalancing trade relations between the European…
Europe’s autumn reckoning – bonds, budgets and billionaires
WHILE Washington dominates the headlines, Europe is back from a scorching summer with its own set of headaches.…
How can a ‘Europeanized NATO’ defend Europe with reduced American support?
The Trump administration’s May announcement that it would withdraw some U.S. assets from the NATO Force Model and…
An update on Europe’s Russia sanctions
On July 23 the EU announced its 21st package of Russia sanctions. The energy-related measures included a freezing…
Can Europe survive China Shock 2.0?
As China searches for markets to absorb its excess exports, it has increasingly directed much of that manufacturing…
The European Commission’s Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content, Charlie Hawes, Gabriela Swiderska, Georgia Austin
On 2 August 2026, the transparency obligations for AI providers and deployers under Article 50 of the EU…
Europeans get long paid vacations — we don’t — Tom Purcell
Commentary: Many Americans settle for a weeklong summer vacation — often supplemented with day trips. Europeans commonly spend…
3 reasons not to visit Europe this summer
That reminded me of an unhappy hour once spent waiting in the hot Roman sun to gain entry…
Europe’s defense build-up is delivering for NATO — and America
When the European Union announced its unprecedented defense investment agenda last year, many in America questioned whether Europe…
While we stay cool, Europe swelters — Tom Purcell
Commentary: In 2003, more than 70,000 people died across the continent; 15,000 in France alone. During heat waves…
The spiking threat: Mexican cartels in Europe, Canada, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, and Latin America
Dear Chairman Cornyn, Co-Chair Whitehouse, and distinguished members of the caucus, Thank you for holding this hearing entitled…