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European integration

Take a deep breath

After one year in office, it is clear that the hasty condemnation of Giorgia Meloni as a ‘post-fascist’ might not only be unfounded but also pointless

By Marco Bitschnau

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More or less crisis-proof

So far, the EU has reacted to major crises in an ad hoc manner. For the future, Europe must be better prepared, especially in addressing social issues

By Björn Hacker

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Keeping the European bicycle rolling

We shouldn't look back to the past of a Europe of fatherlands, but forward towards a larger EU that faces global challenges and focuses on the future

By Marco Schwarz

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Europe’s fading democracy

In recent years, three developments have all but destroyed the idea of the EU as an effective force for good within and beyond Europe

By Yanis Varoufakis

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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

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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

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Uniting Europe’s distant family

The European Political Community, proposed by Macron in 2022, will meet again on 1 June. How it was formed and what to expect from the summit

By Florent Marciacq, Denis Cenusa

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A goal for democracy

In Georgia, football is emerging with renewed vigour — playing an important role in the Europeanisation of the country

By Nino Samkharadze

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Not a matter for technocrats

The European Commission wants to expand its ability to steer economic policy. Democratic control is needed to prevent forced austerity measures

By Dominika Biegon

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A seven-year struggle comes to an end

The EU Commission and the British government settle key disputes over Northern Ireland. Still, Brexit remains an obstacle

By Jens Zimmermann, Michèle Auga