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As for the protection of European companies on Greek soil, these screening authorities should introduce complementary security clauses such as integrity audits (verifying the identity and UBO of the investor), screening suspensive clauses (conditioning the final conclusion of the transaction on prior FDI clearance) and exit clauses in the event of an indirect hostile takeover.

China’s Strategic Investments in Europe: Why Greece Matters

Greece is the epicentre of Chinese investment in Southern Europe. Screening these investments is vital to relieving Europe of its external dependencies

Germany’s Russia policy over the last decades has been critically examined by a number of studies and several political actors have called for an official investigation. However, government policy is not formulated in a vacuum but in close interaction with society. Therefore, a bottom-up view focusing on perceptions of Russia deserves more attention. An explicitly positive image of the country’s President Vladmir Putin has been drowned out by his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and an ambivalent image of his country has taken its place.

Is Russia Winning the Perception War in Germany?

By: EBR | Friday, November 6, 2026

In Germany, competing perceptions of Russia are highlighting a tension between public opinion and government policy. In the country’s east, where division is widespread, populist parties are taking advantage

The fund offers loan credit guarantees and interest subsidies so as to optimize operations. Meanwhile, the Regulations Governing Subsidies for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Technologies and Climate Change Adaptation were promulgated to support reduction technologies and adaptation measures. Through such diverse instruments as subsidies, financing, and risk sharing, Taiwan’s framework will introduce more private capital in support of the net-zero transition.

From commitments to action: Taiwan and the world creating climate solutions together

By: EBR | Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Mobilizing action globally to accelerate implementation of climate commitment

These measures would help governments anticipate concerns, make durable commitments, and involve citizens before political choices become faits accomplis. They would not replace accession conditions or safeguards that protect the union’s functioning. In countries like France, that require parliamentary backing or a referendum for ratification, preparedness would be especially consequential.

Member States Must Make Enlargement Their Own

By: EBR | Tuesday, November 3, 2026

The European Commission is preparing the EU for its next enlargement. But member states need to make it a project that European citizens can understand, shape, and support

The Arab parties were the story of election night. They look to have defied expectations and could gain a record 19 seats - helped by an unprecedented turnout from Israel’s Arab population, who account for about one-fifth of the country and often describe themselves as Palestinian citizens of Israel.

How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios

By: BBC News | Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Israel looks to be in political deadlock.

Drawing on the experiences of communities in Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Uyghur diaspora, the delegation called for closer cooperation between Europe and Taiwanese civil society on information exchange, support for victims and human rights protection.

Demands made for "closer cooperation between EU and Taiwanese civil society"

By: Martin Banks | Monday, October 19, 2026

A Taiwan civil rights worker has urged the European Parliament to press the EU “not to treat Taiwanese people as citizens of the People’s Republic of China.”

These are not identical movements, nor do they operate in comparable political systems. But they share a powerful underlying frustration: the traditional route from education to economic security is looking increasingly uncertain.

India’s student protests serve as a warning to Modi: Europe is witnessing them too

By: EBR | Wednesday, October 14, 2026

From India’s exam scandals to student unrest in France and Belgium, Generation Z is questioning whether hard work still guarantees a better future. But the political consequences could be very different

Underneath all of this sits one shift: from inheritance to legitimacy. Shares can be transferred overnight. Authority cannot. Employees, markets, professional managers and, frankly, the other relatives now expect successors to prove themselves, through operating responsibility, a venture of their own, time spent outside the family firm or serious international exposure.

A model for Asian century superclans succession?

By: EBR | Wednesday, October 14, 2026

We like to say the Asian Century will be decided by semiconductors, supply chains, defence and demographics

The recent failures of Franco-German cooperation on a next generation aircraft and tank, as well as their inability to come together on air-defense industrial projects are major setbacks.

Trump blindsides Ukraine but gives Europe an opportunity

By: EBR | Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Ahead of a tough winter for Ukraine, Donald Trump’s swing back toward Russia bodes ill. But instead of panicking, Kyiv’s European allies are focusing on action.

Fundamentally, the current tensions stem from the wholly divergent views Turkey and Israel hold of the regional order. Turkey favors an integrated, stable region led by strong central states. Israel’s current leaders prefer fragmented neighbors that are unable to threaten it.

Global politics Israel and Turkey: Visions of regional order clashing

By: EBR | Monday, October 12, 2026

Both Israel and Turkey hold an unspoken conviction that the other is not merely a regional actor, but an aspiring hegemon seeking to reshape the Middle East in its own image

Much of the world’s electronics - from phones to electric cars - are powered by computer chips made in Taiwan and it is widely agreed that any conflict between the two sides would devastate global semiconductor supply chains, with severe economic consequences globally.

A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would “trigger a global catastrophe”

By: Martin Banks | Friday, October 2, 2026

A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would “trigger a global catastrophe”, according to Taiwan’s ambassador to the EU and Belgium.

When Andy Burnham, now Britain’s prime minister, arrived in the Commons in 2001, he signed House of Commons motions about the marbles with other MPs.

After the Bayeux Tapestry Why Not the Parthenon Marbles?

By: The Globalist | Monday, September 28, 2026

Britain needs friends in Europe. Finally returning the Parthenon Marbles to Athens would be a good start toward gaining one.

Despite historical challenges, hotlines provide a useful model for crisis communication. But any new channel will need to address the shortcomings that have held previous U.S.–China crisis communication back and adapt to the demands posed by frontier AI.

The U.S. and China Need an AI Hotline. Here’s How to Build It.

By: Carnegie - Strategic Europe | Tuesday, September 22, 2026

It should address the shortcomings of previous crisis communication efforts and adapt to the demands of frontier AI.

Mr Milei is expected to sign a decree to speed up the planned sanctions, which would accelerate enforcement procedures ⁠under Argentine law ⁠against those participating in oil extraction in territory Argentina considers its ‌own.

Milei: Argentina ‘will prevail’ over declining Britain

By: The Telegraph | Monday, September 7, 2026

President says UK is a country in crisis as he announces plans to impose sanctions on oil drilling off Falklands

Russia has been one of India’s most important defence partners for decades. Much of India’s military hardware still has Russian origins, even as New Delhi increasingly diversifies its purchases towards the US, France and Israel. The war has accelerated that diversification, as Russia’s own military needs and the disruption of supply chains have exposed the risks of excessive dependence.

Why Modi Wants Putin to End the Ukraine War

By: Rajnish Singh | Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Modi is not turning against Russia. He is trying to protect India’s strategic autonomy.

Fedorov’s video highlighting political corruption last week came the day before a money laundering investigation was announced into lawmakers and bankers.

Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC

By: BBC News | Monday, August 24, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should be asked questions about corruption in his government, his sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has told the BBC.

Addressing possible future EU/UK relations under the new PM, former Liberal MEP Andrew Duff believes Burnham “needs a couple of dismal years before he’s ready to take the plunge to rejoin the EU. He should buy time by setting up a Royal Commission on UK EU relations.”

Burnham as PM? "Wait and see"

By: Martin Banks | Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Britain got another PM on Monday when Andy Burnham entered 10 Downing Street on the back of a wave of widespread enthusiasm behind him ....and a mountain of key challenges ahead.

European leaders are aiming to avoid a bust-up with the mercurial US leader that could deal a further blow to NATO’s credibility, after Trump repeatedly cast doubt on Washington’s commitment to protecting its allies.

Trump ’disappointed’ with NATO allies, renews Greenland claim

By: Euractiv | Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Greenland "should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark", Trump said on Tuesday

Mr Burnham will commit to a 10-year mission to raise living standards through reindustrialisation, better housing and infrastructure, and what his team calls the “reform of essential utilities”, understood to mean greater state control over the likes of water and energy companies.

Burnham: Give me 10 years to transform Britain

By: The Telegraph | Monday, June 29, 2026

Incoming prime minister sets out his plan to boost the economy through devolution

Hegseth’s announcement of a review follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance known as the Nato Force Model (NFM).

Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe

By: BBC News | Friday, June 19, 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has severely criticised some of America’s Nato allies, while announcing a six-month review of the presence of US forces in Europe.

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