Brexit – a Polish perspective from Warsaw and London Published: 22 July 2016 With Britain leaving the EU Poland is loosing one of its most important security policy ally. At the same time up to a million polish migrants in Britain are facing an uncertain future as they were already being used as scapegoats in the Brexit campaign. By Małgorzata Kopka
Energy Reforms in Ukraine: On the Track to Climate Protection and Sustainability? Published: 19 July 2016 The energy sector in Ukraine is undergoing a fundamental transition. Yet, to overcome old structures and deep-rooted corruption, Ukraine needs a clear long-term strategy on the transition to green economy and sustainable energy. German and the EU technical support can play a key role in this process. By Komila Nabiyeva
Why the Brexit referendum gives Trump fresh hope Published: 13 July 2016 Hillary Clinton should be warned by the British referendum: Similar to the Brexit movement, Trump’s campaign benefits from anti-immigrant sentiment and anger over the “political elites” and “mainstream media”. By Dominik Tolksdorf
Putinist trolls in Hungary are a threat to objective journalism Published: 12 July 2016 Putinist trolls are having a good time in Hungary these days. Articles published by pro-Kremlin, anti-immigrant news sites are shared by thousands of readers, often mistaken for actual news stories. Objective journalism has thus been degraded to just one of many possible narratives for interpreting the world around us. By Krisztián Simon
View from Warsaw: Loss of an ally Published: 5 July 2016 With the UK gone, Poland, under the Law and Justice (PiS) government, will lose its favourite ally within the EU.
View from Paris: The need for certainty Published: 5 July 2016 The three-word motto cited by Hollande in his statement could serve as a summary of what is needed after the Brexit: “freedom, solidarity, and peace”.
Brexit: United Kingdom is divided Published: 30 June 2016 The referendum on UK's membership in the EU marks a unprecedented turning point in the history of the EU. Its effects cannot entirely be foreseen but it shows the current problem areas of the European integration project. By Klaus Linsenmeier
Mixed feelings: Brexit’s impact on EU energy and climate policy Published: 6 July 2016 What will Brexit mean for European climate and energy policy? How will it affect the dynamics of greater climate protection that we are taking pains to maintain in the wake of Paris? By Antje Mensen
After the Brexit: Quo vadis, EU? Published: 24 June 2016 Great Britain will leave the EU. What does that mean for European Union going forward? What can be done to strengthen political unity within the Union? A commentary by Ralf Fücks. By Ralf Fücks
Dare to Take Charge: The EU, Areas of Conflict in International Politics, and the Case for Assuming Greater Responsibility Published: 20 June 2016 We cannot quarantine ourselves from the instability that reigns south and east of Europe. Europe must strike a new balance between idealistic foreign policy and realism. The opening address of the 17th Annual Foreign Policy Conference. By Ralf Fücks