Democracy and citizenship

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Jean-Dominique Giuliani

26 May 2026

In the last five years Europe has undergone more change, and at a faster pace, than ever before. Events have been the driving force behind this. The pandemic put our continent to the test; wars, followed by Trump, have challenged it. These developments were unforeseeable, and no one can claim in...

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29 May 2026

The 20th edition of the Schuman Report on Europe: The State of the Union 2026 is now available for purchase. As an annual reference work, this 20th edition examines the current context of profound geopolitical shifts and analyses the major challenges facing the European Union: security and defence, economic competitiveness, technological sovereignty and political cohesion. As war continues on the continent and global balances shift, Europe finds itself at a decisive turning point in its history. This book provides essential insights for understanding the transformations underway and shaping the future of the Union. It is available for purchase on the Robert Schuman Foundation’s website and in all major bookshops, and will soon be available as an e-book.

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Péter Magyar

31 March 2026

In the fast-changing political landscape of Europe, Hungary has set a controversial example of a new style of governance[1]. Viktor Orbán’s Hungary is often seen as the pioneer of illiberal democracy, rejecting liberal democratic norms in favour of centralizing power, manipulating...

Climate and energy

 
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Valérie Plagnol

21 April 2026

Seven weeks after the launch of the joint US-Israeli attacks against Iran on 28 February, the damage to regional production facilities and the virtual halt to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a rise in crude oil prices of nearly 60% for the WTI index and over 70% for Brent....

Elections in Europe

 
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Helen Levy

21 April 2026

On 19 April, Rumen Radev, the former President of Bulgaria (2017–2026), secured a larger-than-expected victory in the general election. His newly formed centre-left coalition, ‘Progressive Bulgaria’, secured 44.59% of the vote and 131 seats, representing an absolute majority of...

Gender equality

 
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Fondation Robert Schuman

23 December 2025

The Foundation has published profiles of 27 'European Women of Influence' to highlight the decisive role played by women in the construction and influence of the European Union. Founded on the values of equality and human rights, Europe is also being built by women who innovate, make decisions and...

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The 20th edition of the Schuman Report on Europe: The State of the Union 2026 is now available for purchase. As an annual reference work, this 20th edition examines the current context of profound geopolitical shifts and analyses the major challenges facing the European Union: security and defence, economic competitiveness, technological sovereignty and political cohesion. As war continues on the continent and global balances shift, Europe finds itself at a decisive turning point in its history. This book provides essential insights for understanding the transformations underway and shaping the future of the Union. It is available for purchase on the Robert Schuman Foundation’s website and in all major bookshops, and will soon be available as an e-book.

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Strategy, Security and Defence

 
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Luigi Lonardo

14 April 2026

In international politics, a security guarantee is a promise made to a country that there are or there will be in place arrangements that ensure its safety. In the context of the war in Ukraine, a European security guarantee is a deterrent meant to ensure that, should a peace agreement – or,...

Transatlantic Relations

 
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Jean-Dominique Giuliani

1 January 2026

In the 20th century, America saved Europe from dictatorships. Will the 21st century see the opposite happen?

The 21st century could then be Europe's time. An era in which Europeans can live freely, be respected and in peace in a society organised first and foremost around the human person, as opposed to ideologies, brute force and irrationality.We can be an example for a world that can be saved from its eternal failings. And perhaps an opportunity for Americans who reject the current trend, so that they can reconnect with Europeans, from whom, after all, they are in part descended.

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