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State of the European Union 2026: Our Takeaways

Malte Zabel: Almost everything as expected Ursula von der Leyen’s sixth State of the European Union address largely delivered what […]

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Author Malte Zabel, Claudia-Dominique Geiser, Martin Hullin, Lucas Resende Carvalho, Etienne Höra, Cora Jungbluth, Brandon Bohrn, Volodymyr Gushuley, Christian Hanelt, Miriam Kosmehl
16. September 2026

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Europe in the World
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Acting without Unanimity: How the EU Can Deliver in MENA

Lessons from the Middle East and North Africa on Turning Fragmentation into Strategic Leverage The European Union’s (EU) foreign policy […]
Christian Hanelt
Celine Plöger
Christian Hanelt, Celine Plöger
30. March 2026
Europe in the World
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Europe in 2035: Four Scenarios and the Choices that Matter

Executive summary Europe faces a convergence of crises: a crumbling international order, wars, democratic backsliding, economic stagnation, critical dependencies, and […]
Nathan Crist
Malte Zabel
Nathan Crist, Malte Zabel
20. May 2026
Investment & Budget
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The Devil is in the Budget – A Comprehensive Guide to the MFF Negotiations

The EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) will be negotiated under intense pressure: a tight budget, expanding demands for spending […]
Lucas Guttenberg
Anna Heckhausen
Lucas Guttenberg, Anna Heckhausen
18. March 2026