The Europe Debate

EU Leaders Float Permanent Security Council to Break Foreign Policy Paralysis

A growing coalition of EU officials is pushing for a permanent EU Security Council of 10–12 members that could make foreign and defence decisions without requiring unanimity — a proposal with serious constitutional implications for smaller member states.

Merz Picks His Battles on the EU Budget — and Europe's Big Fight Is Already Starting

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz used the Charlemagne Prize ceremony in Aachen to lay out Germany's opening position on the 2028-2034 EU budget: fewer farm subsidies, more defence investment, and a hard no on joint borrowing.

Draghi in Aachen: Grand Plans Won’t Save Europe — Only Delivery Will

Accepting the Charlemagne Prize, Mario Draghi gave Europe’s political class its starkest diagnosis yet — and the gap between his prescription and what Berlin is willing to do has never been wider.

One Year After the Draghi Report: Europe Delivers Only 1 in 10 Promises

Until now, there was no systematic way to measure whether the EU delivers on its commitments.

Romanian nationalist George Simion leads in Romania's presidential election, setting the stage for a polarizing second round

Von der Leyen at EPP Congress: “Make Europe the Home of Innovation Again”