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The 20th edition of the Schuman Report on Europe: The State of the Union 2026 is now available( in french). 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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Editorial
5 October 2026
During his apostolic journey to France, Pope Leo XIV made Europe the central theme of his speech delivered in Metz on 28 September. Expressing his commitment to a just and united world, he drew on
Editorial
25 September 2026
As China's commercial stranglehold tightens on Europe, the European Union must rethink its approach to free trade. With European markets flooded with Chinese exports that threaten jobs and widen th
Editorial
7 September 2026
Both contested and sought after, Europe embodies the relative exercise of sovereignty in the 21st century. Just as the 'European reflex' has taken hold amongst the continent's economic and social a
Strategy, Security and Defence
22 July 2026
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