Europe

  Over three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, discussions on a European war economy to counter Russian expansionism have not yet materialized into accepted policy. Washington’s recent shift on Ukraine, NATO and America’s role as a global policeman has made the need for decisive action even more urgent, prompting new, bolder defense measures […]

Italiens Ex-Europaminister Rocco Buttiglione: Mehr oder weniger Brüssel für ein besseres Europa? 19th International Gottfried von Haberler Conference 2025.

Eine optimale “Clubgröße” für die EU?: Michael Wohlgemuth im Gespräch mit Malte Fischer (NZZ)

  We hear more and more statements in European media and from politicians about “resisting Donald Trump” as a strategy. Although President Trump’s choice of words is frequently irritating, antagonizing him is a wholly unintelligent approach. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in his speech commemorating 80 years since the end of World War II, mentioned the […]

    In March 2025, the European Commission unveiled what it describes as a transformative initiative: the Savings and Investment Union (SIU). In a comprehensive document, President Ursula von der Leyen’s team outlined a plan to mobilize fresh, primarily private sources of capital to finance strategic investments across Europe. Europe’s investment shortfall The SIU can be […]