Von der Leyen’s Ambitious Vision
Ursula von der Leyen’s second term as EU Commission President is marked by balancing economic growth, defense integration, and maintaining democratic principles amidst increasing centralization debates.
Ursula von der Leyen’s second term as EU Commission President is marked by balancing economic growth, defense integration, and maintaining democratic principles amidst increasing centralization debates.
The evolution of the EU, its golden era, bandwagoning with the US, and the dilemma of declining credibility.
During Trump’s presidency, US-EU relations deteriorated due to tariffs, climate policy divergence, and skepticism about NATO. With the 2024 election approaching, the EU braces for potential shifts in the transatlantic relationship.
Putin faces triple threats: re-election, a deadly terrorist attack, and mounting opposition at home, testing his regime’s survival amidst international pressures.
In the shadow of the Russo-Ukrainian war, Europe confronts falling inflation, escalating NATO support for Ukraine, widespread farmer protests, and rising political tensions ahead of elections.
European Union has been increasing its defence efforts amid Russian aggression in Ukraine. It seems more of a strengthening of European pillar of NATO rather than threatening US through “supranational European army”. EU and NATO play complementary role in European security structure, so they do not aim replacing each other.
The presence of globally influential power centers such as the USA, China, and Russia highlights the challenges the EU faces in claiming leadership in a unipolar or bipolar order.
Macron’s military support proposal highlights leadership and strategic disagreements among European and transatlantic allies.
NATO’s future and its stance on supporting Ukraine are at a critical juncture, determined by the selection of the new Secretary General.
European farmers’ protests signal a continent-wide crisis, challenging EU agricultural policies and highlighting the sector’s economic struggles amid climate goals.
Türkiye’s objection to Sweden’s NATO membership revolves around Sweden’s reluctance to designate organizations like the PKK and YPG as terrorist groups and its handling of relations with these entities. Türkiye is concerned that this stance could weaken NATO’s unity in combating terrorism.
EU, NATO navigate aid disputes, US Republicans resist. Zelensky’s army chief decision adds tension. Putin bets on Western support erosion to achieve goals in Ukraine. 2024 question: Can Allies defy Putin and stand with Ukraine?
Europe’s transformative decade: economic crises, migration dynamics, and the surge of far-right movements. Spotlight on Türkiye’s refugee stance, EU deals, and the shaping of 2024 political landscape.
The EU’s enlargement process, internal structural reforms and complex regional dynamics profoundly affect the EU’s future landscape.
Is the European Union’s attitude towards Kosovo motivated by security needs or hypocrisy?
Could increased cooperation on defense issues at the EU level extend to the establishment of an EU army? Who will fund it? Who will run it? Who will control it? Let’s examine the EU in detail on this subject.
It is still controversial among Bosnians the Dayton Agreement signed at the end of the Bosnian War was a victory or a defeat.
Efforts for Europe’s defense independence do not seem possible as of today. Lack of capacity and international barriers challenge this goal.
The latest Greek debt deal suggests that the EU leadership is proceeding under the assumption that the EU will eventually be unified financially, even if such an evolution is politically impossible today.
What does the EU’s exhibit attitude in recent difficulties such as Brexit, Covid-19 and the Ukraine crisis mean for the future of the union?