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Foreign and security policy

On a tightrope for peace

The Armenian-Azerbaijani peace talks are paradoxically dynamic — the closer to a common vision of peace, the higher the chance of military escalation

By Rusif Huseynov

Reuters/Misha Japaridze

Foreign and security policy

Prigozhin: An outsider with an army

The Wagner uprising – despite its short duration – has demonstrated the vulnerability of Putin's power system

By Roland Bathon

Reuters/ Yiannis Kourtoglou

Democracy and society

Do or die

Greece is heading to its second national election. But there is little to gain for left parties — the social democrats must rise to the occasion

By Nick Malkoutzis

Reuters

Economy and ecology

Insourcing the Ukrainian war-effort

Ukraine's dependence on its partners remains a key vulnerability. The country must become the main coordinator of its wartime economy

By Luke Cooper

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Economy and ecology

Has ECB President Lagarde become unstoppable?

The European Central Bank’s interest-rate rises hold serious risks for the economy and the euro. And its bad communication does not help the situation

By Peter Bofinger

Reuters/Sven Simon

Foreign and security policy

An end to Germany’s end of history

More than a year ago, Olaf Scholz proclaimed the Zeitenwende. But what this means for the country’s foreign and security policy, no one seems to know

By Reinhard Krumm

Pexels

European integration

Leaving defenselessness behind

In the current security context, Europe’s ability to defend itself can only become a reality through setting up a Europeanised defence industry

By Lucas Hellemeier, Michelangelo Freyrie

Reuters/Krzysztof Zatycki

Democracy and society

Saving the EU from disintegration

Can Olaf Scholz’s Zeitenwende become a momentum for change in protecting the rule of law in Europe?

By Maria Skóra

Reuters

European integration

Stepping out of Russia’s sphere of influence

The EPC Summit has sent a strong message to Russia: no deals can be expected at the expense of the independence and sovereignty of Ukraine or Moldova

By Victoria Roșa

Reuters/ Susana Vera

Democracy and society

Is Spain on the right track?

Much is at stake for Spain and Europe. If the Spaniards vote right in July, they would be yet another country in the growing right bulwark

By Bettina Luise Rürup