Category: <span>European Union</span>

Category: European Union

Trend Report: The EU Member States’ Veto Power – Consequences and Pathways to Reform

The European Union’s decision-making process is a delicate balance between supranational integration and intergovernmental sovereignty. At the heart of this balance lies the veto power, the ability of any single member state to block decisions in areas where the EU treaties require unanimity rather than qualified majority voting. While 80% …

EU Energy Dependence as a Security Risk: Trends, Threats, and Solutions

The European Union’s energy landscape has undergone a fundamental transformation from a model of market-driven efficiency to one of national security prioritization. The convergence of the war in Ukraine, instability in the Middle East, and the accelerating climate crisis has exposed the fragility of relying on external hydrocarbon suppliers. This …

“Triple shock” challenges for European security according to survey with 501 experts from Robert Schuman Institute

The Global Risks to the EU 2026 survey, led by Veronica Anghel at the Robert Schuman Centre, reveals a European Union facing a “triple shock” to its critical infrastructure, its immediate neighborhood, and its historically core security alliance. Rather than fearing a single, cataclysmic war, European security experts are now …

Trend Report: The Mercosur Pivot and the New Global Trade Architecture

Strategic Analysis of EU Trade Policy & Global Order Implications in the shadow of the mercosur agreement Executive Summary The EU-Mercosur agreement represents more than a tariff-slashing treaty; it is the capstone of a twenty-year European strategy to secure “Open Strategic Autonomy.” While the economic gains are modest (projected ~0.1% …

Trend Report: The European Military Schengen

The European Union’s Military Schengen initiative, formally known as Military Mobility, is a flagship project aimed at removing regulatory and physical barriers to the rapid movement of military forces and equipment across the continent. Driven by the renewed geopolitical urgency following Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the project has evolved from …

Reform for a more effective Capital Markets Union is on the way

May 9, at the press conference with the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, announced that a big push towards an effective Capital Markets Union is on the way. As the EU’s financial system has experienced a substantial growth and increased complexity in …

EU Commission Pushes for Ambitious Waste Management Goals by 2025

The European Union (EU) is ramping up its efforts to revolutionize waste management, setting ambitious targets and implementing comprehensive policies to promote sustainability and protect the environment. With the end of 2025 deadline fast approaching, the EU Commission is urging member states to accelerate their progress towards achieving key waste …

In the shadow of the trade war with US the EU Commission boosting its free trade agenda

In the shadow of the trade war against the US the EU Commission is stepping up its efforts to actively  expand its trade relationships globally through a series of new and ongoing trade agreements. These agreements aim to strengthen economic ties, foster growth, and promote fair and free trade practices.  …