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In the wake of the subprime crisis, the markets grouped under the acronym ‘PIIGs’ the so-called ‘Club Med’ countries of Southern Europe together with Ireland. Having managed to avoid the property crisis and still enjoying some room for manoeuvre, France managed to look on at a distance and, although it was hit hard by the euro crisis in the years that followed, its credit rating remained strong and its credibility intact.

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Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Metz on 28 September could mark an important moment in the papal attitude towards Europe. The programme combines an interfaith meeting with an event entitled “At the roots of Europe for peace and unity”. This juxtaposition reflects the doctrinal shift that appears to be taking place. Pope Leo XIV is par...Lire la suite

The question of what the Western Balkans want from the European Union is currently addressed in two different ways[1]. The Western Balkans comprise Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro[2], Kosovo, Northern Macedonia and Albania, six states that have made European integration a major national objective and are therefore at ...Lire la suite

The European Union is facing the most serious security challenges in decades. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, instability in the EU's neighbourhood, growing geopolitical rivalry, hybrid threats, cyberattacks, terrorism, organised crime and the erosion of the international rules-based order require a comprehensive and credible European response.

In this context, the strengthening of European defence capabilities is legitimate and necessary. European citizens rightly expect ...Lire la suite