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The Newsletter n°1156 - 18 May 2026
European cohesion policy, which has long focused on regions and metropolitan areas, has neglected medium-sized towns, which are stuck in "development traps". To address this blind spot, the 2028–2034 multiannual financial framework should grant them greater recognition, provide dedicated funding for their revitalisat...
The Newsletter n°1155 - 11 May 2026
The integration of the six Western Balkan countries into the European Union highlights a divide between leaders who favour a technical approach to mask their authoritarian tendencies and a public that is calling for strict oversight of the rule of law. Faced with endemic corruption, people expect the European instituti...
The Newsletter n°1153 - 27 April 2026
The outermost regions and overseas territories now occupy a central geostrategic and maritime position, providing the European Union with the world's largest exclusive economic zone and levers of technological, space and military power. These vulnerable areas are becoming laboratories for ecological transition and hubs...
The Newsletter n°1152 - 20 April 2026
The energy crisis of 2026 highlights Europe's continuing dependence on hydrocarbons, despite an electricity sector that is already carbon-free, and is also due to the share of natural gas in the energy mix of the 27 Member States rising from around 14% to over 20% – an increase of 45%. This crisis transforms high oil...
The Newsletter n°1151 - 13 April 2026
Ukraine's security depends on the establishment of deterrent guarantees, ranging from material military support to the deployment of ground troops or conditional NATO membership. The credibility of these measures depends on Europe's strategic autonomy in the face of American unpredictability and the establishment of bi...
The Newsletter n°1150 - 6 April 2026
Against a backdrop of US isolationist withdrawal, India is moving away from its traditional non-alignment towards a pragmatic 'multi-alignment' approach. This strategic pivot makes the European Union a key partner, a relationship cemented by a historic free trade agreement in 2026. This rapprochement aims to ensure eco...
The Newsletter n°1149 - 30 March 2026
With two weeks to go before the general election in Hungary, the Foundation has published Péter Magyar's article, which originally appeared in the "Schuman Report 2025". As Viktor Orbán's main opponent, Péter Magyar outlines the core principles of his party, Tisza, which currently leads in the polls and advocates a ...
The Newsletter n°1148 - 23 March 2026
European military operations go beyond mere defence to become a powerful diplomatic tool, asserting the Union's political presence on the international stage. Despite operational successes and unprecedented multinational experience, they face budgetary complexities and reluctance to engage in high-intensity risk. This ...
The Newsletter n°1147 - 16 March 2026
The European Union has shifted its military focus from territorial crisis management to comprehensive strategic and material support. Since 2021, the European Peace Facility has marked a major turning point by directly funding lethal equipment and partner training. This shift now prioritises technological and budgetary...
The Newsletter n°1146 - 9 March 2026
Moldova hopes to join the European Union by 2030, backed by a pro-Western government. However, the separatist region of Transnistria, where Russian troops are stationed, remains a major strategic obstacle to this integration, even though the region has lost much of its capacity to cause trouble due to Russia's aggressi...