Moldova’s European bet: why joining the EU has become a question of survival – EUobserver
For Moldova, joining the European Union is no longer simply a question of adopting thousands of pages of…
Denmark’s ‘socialist’ leader is a race-baiting fake, not an EU model – EUobserver
Ten years ago, Denmark passed a law allowing authorities to confiscate and sell valuables brought in by asylum…
With twice the arable land of France, Ukraine’s vast farms spooks European counterparts amid looming fight over market access and EU subsidies
It doesn’t matter when you read this: somewhere in Europe, farmers have taken their tractors to the streets…
How Europe’s liberals are embracing the politics of security – EUobserver
Against a backdrop of geopolitical instability and mounting electoral setbacks, Europe’s liberals are redefining what it means to…
A ban on Israeli settlement products? Here are the options the EU is considering – EUobserver
Ahead of the key meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday (13 July), the European Commission has circulated…
There’s a lot of panicking about EU methane rules, but do gas supply scares add up? – EUobserver
At last Friday’s (26 June) energy council in Luxembourg, 12 member states, led by the Czech Republic and…
Why Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen is one of Europe’s most influential leaders – EUobserver
First published in Respekt. A portrait of the Danish prime minister who has found an unusual recipe for…
Czech PM Babiš wants to live until 120 and rule over everything – EUobserver
First published in Respekt. The ageing prime minister fights against time and an elite conspiracy. If there is…
Šefčovič’s challenge: getting China to blink on trade – EUobserver
A week of shadow boxing between EU and Chinese trade officials will now be followed by a series of set-piece meetings and…
EU-China trade war edges closer as Brussels lines up emergency import safeguards – EUobserver
“If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu,” was the verdict back in January of Canadian prime minister Mark Carney on the…
As Trump renews Greenland threat, what next for Iceland, Svalbard, and Åland? – EUobserver
The US is still muscling in on Greenland, posing questions if undefended Iceland could be next, or if…
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[Interview] Alexander Stubb: ‘Ukraine will not lose the war’ but Europe must build its own defence – EUobserver
First published in Respekt. Interview with the Finnish president, one of the most prominent European politicians. Mr President,…