Europe may be evolving toward a constitutional order where governance appears democratic in form, but increasingly functions in ways that reproduce oligarchic power.
In the light of the Ukraine and Gaza wars, Macron’s Shangri-La Dialogue speech reflects Europe’s potential, and its paradoxes.
Koen Slootmaeckers discusses queer IR, EU politics, and burnout in academia, inviting scholars to prioritise self-care and build kinder communities.
The Polish model of soft Euroscepticism that embraces its common neighbourhood, but is rooted in self-interest and growth, has proven victorious.
Overdependence on any single actor will leave Europe vulnerable to external pressures.
Britain could revert to its traditional role of serving as a bridge between Washington and Brussels, also considering the influence of human characteristics on leadership.
More and rapid integration is not a choice but a necessity if the EU is to be taken seriously in the emerging multipolar world.
The erosion of Europe’s sustainability ambitions underscores that global interdependence cuts both ways.
The microprocessor market is at a crossroads, offering Europe distinct opportunities to redefine its role in the global technology ecosystem.
Berlin should be careful not to grow into a hegemonic role in the long run because this could entice conflict and the build-up of counter-alliances.
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