New ideas for Europe’s relations with China, Russia, and beyond
WEBSep 9, 2011 · Welcome to Barbieland: European sentiment in the year of wars and elections. Like the titular character in the movie “Barbie”, the EU is prone to regarding itself as more perfect than it really is. This year’s European Sentiment Compass lays bare the EU’s blind spots – and explains why ignoring them could have long-term repercussions ...
About ECFR | ECFR
WEBAbout ECFR. The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is an award-winning international think-tank that aims to conduct cutting-edge independent research on European foreign and security policy and to provide a safe meeting space for decision-makers, activists and influencers to share ideas. We build coalitions for change at the …
Explore today’s challenges in European foreign policy | ECFR
WEBNew research confirms Ukrainians’ determination to fight and Europeans’ steady support for Kyiv. But a major divide lurks beneath this appearance of unity. ECFR policy briefs share new foreign policy ideas to strengthen Europe’s place in the world, covering China, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, and more.
Ukraine, Russia, and the Minsk agreements: A post-mortem
WEBFeb 19, 2024 · Negotiated under the auspices of France, Germany, and the OSCE, the Minsk agreements were signed by Ukraine, Russia, and the OSCE special representative in September 2014 and February 2015. These agreements are often – improperly – called “Minsk I” and “Minsk II”, although the second text was expressly conceived as a …
The unwavering European: Spain and its place in Europe | ECFR
WEBApr 5, 2019 · The EU28 Survey. The EU28 Survey is a bi-annual expert poll conducted by ECFR in the 28 member states of the European Union. The study surveys the cooperation preferences and attitudes of European policy professionals working in governments, politics, think tanks, academia, and the media to explore the potential for coalitions among EU …
Profile: Vessela Tcherneva - ECFR
WEBLanguages. Bulgarian, English, German, Russian. Vessela Tcherneva is deputy director of the European Council on Foreign Relations. Her topics of focus include EU foreign policy and the Western Balkans and Black Sea region. Between January and July 2022, she held the position of Foreign Policy Advisor to the Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov.
Podcast series: ECFR on air | ECFR
WEBUnder the Overcoat: Russian foreign policy: from a U-Turn over the Atlantic to the zigzags of history. Podcast. ECFR on air. Under the Overcoat. 25 April 2024. This podcast explores deeper trends beneath the surface of Russia’s daily politics. In this episode, we delve deeper into Russia’s foreign policy, taking a long-term perspective.
European Power - ECFR
WEBThe European Power programme is focused on helping Europeans develop sustainable policy solutions to the issues affecting the European Union’s capacity to act with unity on the global scene. This includes analysing the path forward for enlargement, the energy transition, and European support for Ukraine. @ecfrpower on X.
Critical minerals and EU-Africa strategic partnerships: where do we ...
WEBAmid global geopolitical tensions, the EU has been ramping up efforts to diversify its mineral value chains by forging strategic partnerships with resource-rich African nations. Since 2022, the EU has finalised agreements with Namibia, DRC, Zambia and Rwanda, and has established a multistakeholder partnership to develop the Lobito corridor.
Victory foretold: How Europeans should respond to Tunisia’s unfair ...
WEB5 days ago · Tunisia’s authoritarian president is not as secure as he seems. European leaders should refrain from rushing to congratulate his inevitable, imminent re-election. An election poster of the presidential candidate Kais Saied is pasted on a wall along a street in Ariana, Tunisia, on September 29, 2024, during the presidential election campaign.