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The good news is that Serbia has still many democrats who see the EU as an ally. The bad news, however, is that domestically they do not have the upper hand.

Serbia’s Authoritarian (Re)turn

By: EBR | Wednesday, January 17, 2024

There is a certain back-to-the-future quality to Serbia

Right now, the commission’s president seems fairly certain to be re-appointed by the EU’s national leaders. No evident successor lurks in the wings, and a change of leadership would risk sending out wrong signals about the EU’s resolve to overcome its daunting difficulties.

Why VDL must justify her 2nd term with an EU call to arms

By: EBR | Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Should Ursula von der Leyen get a second term?

The largest group overall remains the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP), which gained four seats to reach 179, its best result for almost two years.

EU Parliamentary Projection: Le Pen’s Right-Wing ID Rises to Third Place

By: EBR | Wednesday, January 10, 2024

December 2023 sees the top three groups in the European Parliament re-ordered for the first time in four years

If the EU cannot do global foreign policy, it should instead focus on its region. This is a chance for Europe to make ambition work.

Europe’s Foreign Policy Ambitions in 2024 Should Be Regional

By: EBR | Wednesday, January 10, 2024

In an election-filled year, the EU cannot afford to look inward

For decades, Germany has been regarded as a beacon of political stability, where centrist parties dominated the scene. “Elections are won in the centre” was the guiding mantra of former chancellor Angela Merkel’s election success.

Germany faces ‘unprecedented’ political fragmentation

By: EBR | Tuesday, January 9, 2024

As voter dissatisfaction is on the rise in Europe’s largest economy, Germany’s political landscape is increasingly fractured

“I don’t want to anticipate the decision that will be taken by the European Council in June, […] but there are several options, and if the European Council wants to avoid Viktor Orban, that is very easy”, Michel said in a media call.

Michel’s surprise: Is EU starting 2024 on wrong foot?

By: EBR | Monday, January 8, 2024

2024 started in Brussels with a surprise: European Council President Charles Michel unexpectedly stated that he would leave his post by July

After weeks of insecurity, German government leaders on 13 December announced that most parts of the fund will be kept, including the money for chip, steel and hydrogen production. Still, a total of €45 billion had to be cut off the fund, including some of its ambition when it comes to bringing home the production of solar panels.

2023 in EU economic policy: The year Germany went French – and back

By: EBR | Thursday, December 28, 2023

Faced with the fear of deindustrialisation, Germany sought to adopt a French-style industrial policy in 2023, including massive subsidies and protectionist ‘Buy European’ clauses – but was caught up by its constraints sooner than expected

Europe pays tribute to ‘visionary’ ex-EU chief Delors who died at 98

By: EBR | Thursday, December 28, 2023

Tributes from across Europe poured in for Jacques Delors, a former EU Commission chief who played an instrumental role in European integration, following his death on Wednesday (27 December) at 98

There is a prevailing sense that the status quo in Europe can continue. This status quo is based on the assumption that the wars next door won’t affect the European Union, the way it functions, the lives of its citizens

Europe’s Dangerous Comfort Zone

By: EBR | Thursday, December 28, 2023

Europe is on autopilot

The Romanian interior ministry said in a statement that a “political agreement” had been reached between the three countries on extending the zone “to the air and sea borders” of Romania and Bulgaria “from March 2024”.

Romania, Bulgaria in partial Schengen deal with Austria, says Bucharest

By: EBR | Thursday, December 28, 2023

Romania and Bulgaria have reached an agreement with Austria to join the European Schengen area of free movement by sea and air in March 2024, the Romanian government

Azerbaijan is eager to host international events to promote itself, from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 to the F1 Grand Prix races – despite its disgraceful record in terms of human rights and its political prisoners, including journalists.

Venues of COP are not top

By: EBR | Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Holding the presidency of a UN climate summit gives the host country huge influence on its agenda and outcomes

The second concrete climate change mitigation target – cutting the bloc’s emissions by 55% compared to 1990 levels – is judged to be in reach. According to the Copenhagen-based EEA, achieving the bloc’s 2030 climate target is deemed “likely but uncertain.”

EU gets bad grades on meeting environmental targets

By: EBR | Monday, December 18, 2023

The EU may be on track to meeting its 2030 climate goal of cutting emissions by 55% compared to 1990 levels but is lagging when it comes to other green targets

“This is to make sure that it [foreign lobbying] is transparent, not to limit it. It is known, something that is known on behalf of a government,” explained the Commission official.

NGOs cry foul after Commission proposes new law for interest groups

By: EBR | Thursday, December 14, 2023

The European Commission has unveiled a new law designed to force interest and lobbying groups working for non-EU actors to register on a transparency register

Elements for discussion include compliance with international law, possible additional European aid contributions towards stabilising Gaza, a stronger diplomatic push towards a two-state solution and ‘reinvigoration’ of the Palestinian Authority.

EU foreign ministers to consider options for next steps in Gaza response

By: EBR | Wednesday, December 13, 2023

As fighting continues in Gaza, EU foreign ministers discussed possible next steps in response to the Israel-Hamas war

Next year sees the coming together of risk-laden deadlines and events that will determine the EU’s likely path over the crucially important coming decade.

2024 will decide whether the EU thrives or falls apart

By: EBR | Tuesday, December 12, 2023

How durable is the European Union? It’s not as solid as we like to think

The initial version of the draft bill sought to facilitate the deportation of migrants in an irregular situation “who pose a serious threat to public order” while increasing resources to combat smuggling networks, particularly in the Mediterranean.

French MPs deal heavy blow to government with surprise rejection of immigration bill

By: EBR | Tuesday, December 12, 2023

French lawmakers rejected the government’s immigration bill on Monday by 270 votes to 265, with the far-right, conservatives and left-wing coalition joining forces

The diplomatic circles estimated that through Greece, Erdogan wanted to send a message to Europe and beyond that, Turkey now adopts a more moderate attitude.

Turkey re-approaches EU through Athens

By: EBR | Friday, December 8, 2023

Greece and Turkey signed a series of documents on Thursday confirming their mutual will to turn the page in their troubled relations and focus on the positive agenda

The Large-Scale Skills Partnership for the Healthcare Sector is the 19th Large-Scale Partnership in the Skills Pact and the third in the Health Ecosystem of the EU Industrial Strategy.

New large-scale healthcare skills partnership

By: EBR | Tuesday, December 5, 2023

With the support of the Commission, healthcare stakeholders, including pharmaceutical companies and universities, have established a large-scale skills partnership

However, enlargement policy is also dysfunctional and is likely to remain so irrespective of what the European Council decides next week.

There Are No Quick Fixes for EU Enlargement

By: EBR | Tuesday, December 5, 2023

EU enlargement is en vogue again

According to Europe Elects, the most recent gains for the ID group were partially driven by the surprising victory of far-right Geert Wilders’ PVV in the Dutch elections last week.

EU far-right dangerously boosted in new forecast

By: EBR | Thursday, November 30, 2023

European far-right political forces have reached a record high just a few months before the EU elections, according to a new projection about EU Parliament’s seats

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