European Union (EU)

The majority of respondents want a Europe that is more independent of the US and forges new international partnerships. There is also broad support for a stronger European economy, even if this comes at a higher cost. These are among the findings of this year’s edition of our study on Germany’s role in the EU.

Lula has won a historic fourth term, a hopeful signal that the far right can be defeated at the ballot box. Regine Schönenberg explains what drove this comeback, the challenges civil society faces, and what Europe should prioritise now.

China’s heavy-duty gas turbine industry offers a more complex story than the familiar narrative of “forced technology transfer” — one shaped by commercial bargaining, market access and negotiated interests. As the EU and China navigate growing competition.

Chinese air conditioners kept Europe cool. At the same time, concerns over supply chain resilience are growing. The key question is no longer whether Europe should trade with China, but where economic security should take precedence over efficiency.

After 16 years of Viktor Orbán, a change of government in Hungary seemed almost unthinkable until recently. The new government’s next steps are important milestones for the restoration of democracy and the rule of law.

Friedrich Merz’s popularity is plummeting, and Germany’s ruling parties are fighting for survival. But now isn’t the time to focus on the fate of individuals and political groupings: Europe needs to be made fit for its new geopolitical reality.

New geopolitical realities also call for new strategies for tech sovereignty: The EU’s digital strategy links its own competitiveness and autonomy with new international partnerships.

Between digital dominance and democratic freedom: How can Germany and Europe strengthen their digital sovereignty? Rebecca Lenhard, spokesperson for digital policy for the Greens in the Bundestag, provides some answers.

Armenia is often seen as a role model in the South Caucasus, especially when it comes to democratization. But this development is accompanied by a increasing personalization of power, weakened institutional autonomy, and a deeply polarized political landscape.

The opposition’s overwhelming election victory and the ousting of the Orbán regime are of historic significance for Hungary and the whole of Europe. A conversation with Bulcsú Hunyadi from the Budapest based think tank Political Capital on the reasons behind the success of the TISZA party, the challenges facing the future government, and the tireless efforts of civil society.