New ideas for Europe’s relations with China, Russia, and beyond
WEBSep 9, 2011 · Welcome to Barbieland: European sentiment in the year of wars and elections. Like the titular character in the movie “Barbie”, the EU is prone to regarding itself as more perfect than it really is. This year’s European Sentiment Compass lays bare the EU’s blind spots – and explains why ignoring them could have long-term repercussions ...
About ECFR | ECFR
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 …
US-China confrontation and repercussions for the EU - ECFR
WEBMar 25, 2021 · US-China confrontation and repercussions for the EU. The Biden administration has made clear that it will not shift away from the tougher approach on China. But the latest sanctions row has demonstrated that Europe is not without agency in what has falsely been characterised as a binary confrontation. Janka Oertel. Director, Asia …
Military - ECFR
WEBJudging by the data on military expenditure in Map 1, it seems easy to identify the key military powers of this century. The US outspends its competitors and partners to a significant degree. China’s military expenditure has rapidly increased in recent years, and now stands at $193 billion, or 1.3 per cent of GDP.
Tracking Europe’s energy security: Four lessons from the EU ... - ECFR
WEBNov 24, 2022 · European policymakers are currently cautiously optimistic about the EU’s ability to make it through to spring 2023 without a major crisis. This optimism comes principally from the healthy level of gas storage in the EU, which stands above 95 per cent of capacity according to the International Energy Agency, combined with the warm autumn and winter so far.
Power of need: Energy security in the Western Balkans | ECFR
WEBAug 2, 2022 · The European Commission’s REPowerEU document outlines a €300 billion plan to cut the EU’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels by two-thirds by the end of 2022, and to import no Russian energy at all by the end of 2030. This strategy marks a historic shift in the union’s approach to energy issues. It will have a significant impact on the ...
The EU’s Global Gateway and a new foundation for partnerships
WEBOn 15 September 2021, the European Commission announced that the European Union would implement a connectivity grand strategy called the Global Gateway. The strategy is designed to offset China’s $1 trillion Belt and Road Initiative, which is reshaping the architecture of global commerce.. Introducing the Global Gateway, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised partnerships with ...
The crisis that made the European Union: European cohesion in
WEBDec 15, 2020 · Summary. The pandemic poses a threat to European cohesion by increasing economic divides and undermining trust in the EU and national governments. Fortunately, covid-19 hit at a time when cohesion in the EU was the strongest it has been in a decade. The EU has ultimately responded effectively to the crisis, agreeing a …
Explore today’s challenges in European foreign policy | ECFR
WEBNew research confirms Ukrainians’ determination to fight and Europeans’ steady support for Kyiv. But a major divide lurks beneath this appearance of unity. ECFR policy briefs share new foreign policy ideas to strengthen Europe’s place in the world, covering China, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, and more.
Profile: Ivan Krastev - ECFR
WEBIvan Krastev chairs the Centre for Liberal Strategies in Sofia and is a permanent fellow at the Institute for Human Sciences, IWM Vienna. He is a founding board member of ECFR, a member of Open Society Foundations’ global advisory board, a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times, and the author of the widely acclaimed book “After Europe”.