By 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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SMR Strategy or Paralysis: Europe’s Next Energy Security Test
By Jordy Benooit Introduction The tension around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, the phase out of Russian energy imports, and the subsequently rising energy prices highlight a structural weakness in the European Union’s energy system: a supply chain subjected to continued exposure to external shocks. When geopolitical disruption affects major oil and gas routes,Continue reading “SMR Strategy or Paralysis: Europe’s Next Energy Security Test”
Strategic Autonomy or Strategic Dependence?
By Eman Jokhio Europe never gets tired of talking about “strategic autonomy.” It is a staple of speeches given in Brussels, written in EU policy documents, and mentioned in defence summit press releases. However, most of these remarks tend to lack substance and depth. Europe certainly does not lack money, technology, or even the bureaucraticContinue reading “Strategic Autonomy or Strategic Dependence?”
The New European Commission: The Controversial Migration Agenda
By Laura Marino On 1 December 2024, President Ursula von der Leyen began her second mandate at the helm of the European Commission, leading a new team of Commissioners. Together, they’ve set bold priorities for the Commission from 2024 to 2029. Among these priorities, there is the responsibility to define EU policy regarding migration, asylum,Continue reading “The New European Commission: The Controversial Migration Agenda”
The Framework Convention on AI: A New Era in Global Tech Governance
By Tamar Vardiashvili On September 5, 2024, the Council of Europe (CoE) introduced the first legally binding international treaty on AI governance, marking a pivotal moment in global technology regulation. This landmark framework establishes unprecedented legal standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, deployment, and oversight across the public and private sectors. Importantly, initial signatories includeContinue reading “The Framework Convention on AI: A New Era in Global Tech Governance”
Global Implications of the EU AI Act: Compliance, Challenges, and Opportunities
By Muhammad Siddique Ali Pirzada The European Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which took effect on August 1, 2024, represents a landmark in global AI regulation. As the world’s first comprehensive framework for governing AI, it highlights the European Union’s (EU) ambition to position itself at the forefront of developing safe and trustworthy AI on aContinue reading “Global Implications of the EU AI Act: Compliance, Challenges, and Opportunities”
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