Eberhard von Koerber: a committed European The Club of Three remembers the life, achievements and vision of a man who was a strong advocate of European values. Eberhard von Koerber sadly passed away unexpectedly on 3...
The UK can still stop a hard Brexit The recent electoral chaos has left europhiles an opening. Here’s how they can take advantage, writes Philippe Legrain. For a country that prides itself on its political stability, Britain...
Germany and Europe With Macron’s victory and Merkel’s likely re-election, the centre seems to have regained the initiative but it must not be complacent, writes Jürgen Krönig. “The Establishment strikes back” would...
Now the FN has lost, Macron must win hearts and minds France can breathe a sigh of relief but the real test for the country’s new president will be effectively governing in a divided country, writes François Le Goff. Emmanuel Macron’s clear...
Emmanuel Macron and France’s revival A victory for Emmanuel Macron on 7 May could unleash a wave of positive energy in France and return its self-confidence, writes Bernard Spitz. It was deemed impossible and...
French politics has never been so unpredictable Although Emmanuel Macron now seems to be the likely winner against Marine Le Pen, there are still many uncertainties in the French election race, writes Anne-Elisabeth Moutet. French politics has never...
On trade and security Following the triggering of Article 50 and official start of Brexit negotiations to leave the EU, Rebecca Harding warns against using security as a means to get a trade deal....
Europeans must stand firm against disruptive politics Sergey Lagodinsky argues that, despite Brexit, the UK is a key ally in efforts to protect the post-war liberal order from populist pressures. When President Trump appeared to deny...
For A New Bretton Woods on Social Issues Under the German presidency, G20 members should commit to give international governance a strong social dimension to address populism, writes Bernard Spitz. New opportunities to start the 21st century...
Fillon could restore France’s credibility in Europe François Fillon would aim to regain Germany’s trust and reach out to the United Kingdom if he becomes the next French President in May 2017, writes François Le Goff. After Brexit...
