Decoder: What is the European Parliament?
It's unloved and misunderstood. It splits time between Brussels and Strasbourg. Its powers have grown, yet voters shun it. It's…
Message to European youth: Get to know the EU!
We surveyed Danish high school students to understand what they know about the EU's composition and procedures. The results surprised…
EU’s migration policy destroys Niger’s smuggling economy
The EU is partnering with African countries to stop migration flows at their source. One unintended consequence? Wiping out local…
In pursuit of stability: Why the EU was created
It may not seem like it today — with Brexit, nationalism and a resurgent Russia on its borders — but…
Populists run into trouble as Italy drifts
Populists are riding high in Italy's uneasy governing coalition and challenging Europe's status quo. Meanwhile, Italy suffers from inertia and…
What’s the Brexit “backstop”? And why does it matter?
It's a term taken from cricket and baseball. Now, a "backstop" holds the key to Britain's messy exit from the…
Trump to the world: When America “wins,” you lose
Donald Trump has thumbed his nose at norms governing U.S. behavior towards allies and foes alike. He inhabits a Hobbesian…
France’s “gilets jaunes” send shivers through Europe
France's "gilets jaunes" movement has forced President Macron to offer concessions. And the yellow vests are sending shock waves across…
Macron’s call for “a real European army” highlights rift in NATO
Should Europe build its own army? Or spend more to support the transatlantic alliance? A rift has opened up between…
A richer, wary Europe strengthens common defence
Wary of Russia and chided by Donald Trump, Europe is spending more on defence and cooperating more closely. But the…