The political challenges overshadowing the Dutch government’s European ambitions.
Rob Jetten’s government has an ambitious European agenda. However domestic political conditions may impede its ability to realise these.
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[ARTICLE] European Narratives and Strategies to Survive in a Changing World
One of the main challenges affecting the EU structure is the absence of a shared strategic narrative to unite all member states and develop a common strategic path to navigate global uncertainties. This narrative would be a geopolitical compass based on geopolitical necessities and threats, that would guide the EU’s foreign policy and diplomacy.
Sovereignty as a Service – IRIS² and the EU’s New Connectivity Model
IRIS² is the EU’s bid to secure satellite connectivity for governments while also supporting commercial services. The real test is governance. Who controls access, how crisis priority is decided, and how accountability works in a long public–private concession will shape whether IRIS² actually strengthens EU autonomy.
The Devil is in the Detail: How the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument’s Legal Features Could Lead to a Political Fiasco
The EU Anti-Coercion Instrument tests the cohesion of the Union amidst US tariffs and international law compliance.
The European Union in the Arctic: objectives and challenges
The European Union is at the croassroads in the Arctic region, where it faces multiple challenges in the geopolitical landscape
Taxing U.S. Big Tech: Europe’s Countermove to Trump’s Tariff Agenda
The EU is ramping up efforts to tax Big Tech through Digital Services Taxes (DST) and new digital competition laws like the DMA. Once a fiscal tool, the DST is now emerging as a geopolitical instrument amid US-EU trade tensions. With Apple and Meta facing fines and the European Court backing the EU’s regulatory authority, digital policy is becoming a new front in global power politics.
The New Path for Romania on the European Chessboard
Romania’s 2025 elections mark a turning point between pro-EU liberalism and rising far-right nationalism. As digital interference and foreign influence reshape its political landscape, Romania must now decide: will it become a central player in European security or remain a pawn in broader geopolitical games?
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[Analysis] Italy and European Union’s role in Central Asia
Central Asia Countries could play a significant role in their relationship with their European partners
A (renewed) European Union in a (renewed) global order- The EU challenges in the current global scenario
The European Union is facing an unprecedented crisis period characterised by internal as well as external challenges.
The internal cohesion of the EU is undermined by populist forces that push for a nationalist agenda and wish to either weaken the EU or to employ it as a tool to achieve their own national goals. The presence of these polarising political forces within the EU institutions represent a concrete obstacle to effective decision-making.
European Affairs: Slovakia’s Culture under the Fico Government
In Slovakia, Fico’s current government is slowly dismantling the vibrant culture of Slovakia. The alterations to the public broadcaster and the halting of funds by the Culture Minister are both moments of cultural repression. The Slovakian National Gallery and other institutions are still being harmed by discriminatory policies.