What Will the EU Decide on Russia Sanctions?
The return of celebrated Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko in a prisoner swap suggests that Moscow is launching a charm offensive to convince the EU to lift its Russia sanctions. But will it work?
Lithuania Should Find Its Own Way in the EU
Influence within the EU comes from economic and political power at the national level.
Catalonia Independence Fight Enters a New Phase
A new regional government is bringing new hope to supporters of an independent Catalonia.
France: Has Sunday’s Defeat Dashed Le Pen’s Presidential Hopes?
For the National Front, victory or defeat is a matter of its run-off opponent.
The Dubious “Mastermind”: Abdelhamid Abaaoud and the Paris Attacks
There are numerous reasons for doubt about the Belgian jihadist’s role.
EU Counterterrorism Policy: What’s a Border Got to Do with It?
The Paris attacks have shed light on the EU’s counterterrorism policy failings in the post-9/11 era.
Refugee Crisis Reminds Europe There is a Real War in Syria
The Syrian refugee crisis can only be solved by addressing the root causes of the conflict. If not then the flow of refugees is just getting started.
The Politics of Europe’s Refugee Crisis
The refugee crisis threatens to unleash the next great wave of political Euroscepticism on the continent.
GPM Economic Outlook: France
France has posted some encouraging GDP growth numbers in 2015 so far, but high debt levels and some uncompetitive sectors leave it vulnerable in the event of another global economic downturn.
The Global Debt Bomb: From One Crisis to the Next
Debt is growing faster than productivity in economies worldwide, restricting options for policymakers and increasing the likelihood of another financial crisis.