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Welcome to the June edition of European Studies Review. This issue, in collaboration of Vrije Universiteit Brussel, explores how Europe is redefining its approach to energy security, sustainability, and strategic autonomy in response to an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
We begin with analyses of the energy trilemma following the 2022 energy crisis, alongside comparative studies of Germany, Romania, Belgium, and Hungary that examine energy security, smart grids, energy storage, and the realities of EU energy independence. The issue also considers how the EU is advancing its green transition through open strategic autonomy, critical raw materials governance, local energy communities, and the first generation of CSRD-compliant sustainability reporting.
Finally, we broaden the discussion with an examination of strategic competition in the Arctic, highlighting the growing importance of resources, governance, and emerging trade routes. Together, these articles offer a timely perspective on the policies and challenges shaping Europe’s energy future and strategic resilience.
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- A Case for Reconnecting UK–EU Energy MarketsBy Jordy Benooit Europe’s decarbonisation strategy increasingly depends on electrification. Transport, heating and cooling, and industry must switch from fossil to electric power, while the energy grids must be fitted to absorb rapidly growing volumes of wind, solar and other low-carbon generation. Focussing on localised energy production and storage alone will not be sufficient. ElectricityContinue reading “A Case for Reconnecting UK–EU Energy Markets”
- When Borders Get Smart: Why Algorithmic Decision-Making at Europe’s Frontiers Threatens Human RightsBy Aleena T Sabu In the past two decades, digitalisation of migration governance has pushed the European Union to allocate more funding towards its border management than ever. Estimates show that there has been an increase of 94% in the funding allocated to border policies in the year 2021-2027 when compared to the previous cycleContinue reading “When Borders Get Smart: Why Algorithmic Decision-Making at Europe’s Frontiers Threatens Human Rights”
- United In Diversity, Divided in Integration? The Debate of Europe’s ‘Two-Speed’ FutureBy Efthimios Kounalakis Mario Draghi’s engagement with the notion of a “two-speed Europe” during the European Union Summit on 12 February 2026 reflects a growing concern that the Union risks stagnation in strategic areas of European integration unless Member States secure the political will to pursue deeper cooperation. Differentiated integration is a widely studied conceptContinue reading “United In Diversity, Divided in Integration? The Debate of Europe’s ‘Two-Speed’ Future”
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