Why MEPs should avoid small-minded, backbiting politics as they elect the EU Commission President.
Middle East: Towards a Nuclear Arms Race
U.S. policy is confounding efforts to prevent the Middle East from barreling towards a nuclear and ballistic missiles arms race.
Greece: A Solid Base for Reform
The European Commission should grant Greece short-term fiscal leeway under the condition that Mitsotakis indeed delivers the promised reforms.
Greece: The Mitsotakis Family Clan is Back in Power
Mitsotakis can celebrate his win and the return of his family clan to political power. But the problems will arrive very fast in Greece.
Trump’s Military Pomp: A Sign of Weakness
Trump’s penchant for military parades harks back to the old unlamented Soviet Union.
Zelensky and the Donbas Conflict
Why Kyiv’s confrontation with Moscow in Eastern Ukraine will continue without an EU policy change.
Winners and Losers in Europe
Europe and the EU have undergone great changes in recent times. Here are five winners and five losers.
Four Reasons Why von der Leyen Can Prevail
Despite some obstacles, it is likely that Ursula von der Leyen will lead the next European Commission.
Trump Has Turned America into an Evil Empire
In sidling up to Putin, Kim, MBS and other autocrats, Donald Trump is taking “his” United States firmly over to the side of the bad guys — A July 4th reflection.
EU: A Workable Deal on the Top Jobs
A deal on how to fill the top jobs in Europe is almost across the line. The actual candidates however are somewhat surprising.
























