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The Newsletter n°1123 - 15 September 2025
The European Union is facing a context marked by renewed geopolitical tensions and a challenge to the global balance established since the end of the Second World War. Between Russia's assertive stance and the uncertainty of American support, it must regain strategic cohesion. Supporting Ukraine appears to be a necessi...Read more
The Newsletter n°1122 - 8 September 2025
The European Defence Fund has brought military spending into the EU budget, with the ambition of building a genuine continent-wide defence industry. Initially providing new impetus, it has nevertheless experienced a number of setbacks: the decline of major projects, the rise of smaller programmes and the gradual diseng...Read more
The Newsletter n°1121 - 21 July 2025
Faced with multiple challenges – climate change, economic pressures, migration – Europe's many islands are also driving innovation, resilience and transition. Reconsidering them as driving forces rather than peripheral areas would be a lever for rethinking the future of the European project.Read more
The Newsletter n°1120 - 15 July 2025
As hopes for peace in Ukraine seem to fade, the Kremlin is pursuing a strategy in which war is becoming a central tool of its power. Behind Vladimir Putin's statements and the ideological framework he has put forward lies a desire to strengthen internal control, reshape the historical narrative and free himself from an...Read more
The Newsletter n°1119 - 7 July 2025
Caught up in the offensive launched last December by Donald Trump against his northern neighbour, Canadians are now grappling with existential questions, leading them to rethink the ties that have bound them to the United States until now. America's 'betrayal' has prompted the country to question its real sovereignty a...Read more
The Newsletter n°1118 - 30 June 2025
As Denmark prepares to take over the Council Presidency on 1 July, it is showing unprecedented support for the European Union, driven by public opinion that is now in favour of a strong, protective and sovereign Europe. The presidency's programme demonstrates a clear commitment to enlargement to Ukraine, strengthening ...Read more
The Newsletter n°1117 - 23 June 2025
Three years ago, Ukraine was granted EU candidate status – a historic step in its rapprochement with the Union. Since then, despite the war, the country has embarked on far-reaching reforms in areas such as justice, the fight against corruption and public administration. The European Union, as a strategic partner, is...Read more
The Newsletter n°1116 - 16 June 2025
On the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement, signed on 14 June 1985 by five founding states, it is worth looking back at the history and transformations of this crucial pillar of European integration. Designed to guarantee freedom of movement within the Union, the Schengen system is increasingly marked by tighter...Read more
The Newsletter n°1115 - 10 June 2025
As the United Nations Ocean Conference gets underway, it is important to remember that the sea is central to Europe's strategic challenges. In a world marked by the resurgence of conflict, the European Union must reaffirm the importance of its maritime dimension, both for its security and its strategic autonomy. With t...Read more
The Newsletter n°1114 - 2 June 2025
The European Union, which has long been in political stagnation, is now experiencing a period of acceleration in the face of recent geopolitical upheavals. The war in Ukraine, the health crisis and transatlantic uncertainties have prompted Member States to cooperate more closely, particularly in the areas of security a...Read more