European integrationEU enlargement: a new dawn? After years of stagnation, a new political leadership presents the EU with a unique opportunity to revamp its accession process By Marco Schwarz
European integrationA slap to the left, a kiss to the right With Raffaele Fitto as Commission Vice-President, Meloni is positioning a confidant in Brussels. The shift to the right also helps von der Leyen By Gregor Fitzi
European integrationThis is what it takes Unprecedented cooperation is essential to maintain the EU’s competitiveness. Will Draghi’s vision be a wake-up call? By Marie Hasdenteufel, Daniela Iller, Sidonie Wetzig
European integrationHe came in like a wrecking ball Orbán’s recent diplomatic antics have rattled the EU. But member states have the chance to end Hungary’s Presidency within weeks — if they want to By Daniel Hegedüs
European integrationPraemonitus praemunitus In the context of EU enlargement, the Western Balkans have a great deal of experience to offer. What can the new candidates learn from them? By Radmila Šekerinska
European integrationOrbán’s vision for Europe Can Hungary lead Europe effectively while also balancing national interests with contentious issues like EU enlargement and relations with Russia? By Jacques Rupnik
European integrationUnited in division Far-right factions are splitting and regrouping following the European elections, leading to significant upheaval across the continent By Matteo Dressler
European integrationBuilding an inclusive Europe With the EU elections looming, it’s time for policy-makers to dismantle the barriers faced by millions of persons with disabilities By Ioannis Vardakastanis, Haydn Hammersley
European integrationRedefining peace By claiming that the EU is turning into a ‘war project’ amid Russian aggression, many pro-Europeans are idealising its history as a ‘peace project’ By Hans Kundnani
European integrationA trailblazer on the wrong track Is Georgia's leadership risking a break with Europe - and its own people? By Marcel Röthig
The fall of the house of Assad The Middle East is once again in a state of dramatic flux that calls for everybody, winners and losers alike, to recalibrate their policies
A victory or the beginning of a new nightmare? The fall of Assad represents the end of one era, but not the beginning of peace
When democracy stands alone South Korean democracy has shown resilience but still faces huge challenges, and Yoon’s desperate act has merely added to his country’s troubles