EU proposes joint defence push amid Russia fears and US worries

The economist Philippe Crevel, CEO of the Circle of Savings, deciphers the new funds dedicated to defence, their functioning, their opportunities... and the risks that should not be overlooked.

The recently published White Paper on the Future of European Defence analyses the complex strategic situation of our continent, under pressure to the political and military irrelevance of Putin’s criminal bellicoseness in the east and, in the west, the aggressiveness of a Trump whose vice president has just assured us that he will “do what he has to do” with the territory of Greenland “no matter what Europeans think.” I am surprised that adults,…

Other EU citizens consider dealing with inflation, rising prices and the cost of living a priority.

Europe's War in Ukraine

The continent's risky task of keeping Kyiv in the fight-and defending itself.

Is Europe finally ready to defend itself?

Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden and co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, shares his perspective on European politics from Tabiano, Italy.How serious is Europe about really beefing up its defense and rearming? It is very serious indeed, although it's different in different parts of Europe. If you look at the EU countries, they have been increasing their defense spending over the last few years by roughly a third. Tha…

Global Chaos or Global Community?

Although the nations of the world have pledged to respect a system of international law and global responsibility, the recent behavior of several countries provides a sharp challenge to this arrangement.For over three years, the Russian government has conducted a brutal military invasion, occupation, and annexation of Ukraine―the largest and most devastating military operation in Europe since World War II. Defying Russia’s international obligatio