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Economy and ecology

Taking the heat out of energy prices

Rising energy prices and inflation are causing energy poverty in Europe. The EU should rethink carbon pricing and consider VAT relief

By Peter Bofinger

Pexels

European integration

The EU’s fiscal hamster wheel

Europe’s fiscal rules must be changed. Yet the European Commission’s attempt to balance two opposing economic views risks going full circle

By Björn Hacker

Reuters

European integration

The EU’s lacklustre fight for Hungarian democracy

For years, the EU turned a blind eye while Viktor Orbán built his illiberal state ⁠— and its rule of law mechanism won't help protect democracy now

By László Andor

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Where is Germany’s foreign policy heading?

The war on Ukraine has led to a profound transformation of German foreign policy. But open questions about its long-term implications remain

By Christos Katsioulis

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

The day Berlin started to speak Polish

Poland rejoiced at Germany’s new foreign policy towards Russia. Does this herald a German-Polish security tandem in Europe?

By Bartosz Rydliński

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

How Germany can secure Europe’s strategic independence

Germany’s investment in its neglected defence sector was well received in the US. But it takes more to turn this short moment into a strategic shift

By Rachel Rizzo

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Decoding the German Zeitenwende

Germany’s new government announced nothing short of a paradigm shift in the country’s political, military, and economic policy

By Marc Saxer

Reuters

European integration

The return of ‘Cold War’ refugee policy

It’s good that the EU has opened its border for Ukrainians. Yet it only welcomes politically desirable refugees — and not everyone seeking protection

By J. Olaf Kleist

Reuters

Democracy and society

Belarus’ new dubious constitution

While repression in Belarus intensifies, last week’s rigged constitutional referendum could ensure Lukashenko’s grip on power after leaving office

By Ryhor Astapenia

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

How to end the spiral of escalation

The West’s show of strength against Russia was necessary. Now, however, we need an emphatic effort at de-escalation

By Tobias Debiel