

Germany’s latest spying scandals should spur the EU to revitalize its declining science and technology sectors. The chances are that this opportunity won’t be seized.

Every week, a selection of leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.

Revelations that a German intelligence agent spied for the United States are a serious and dangerous setback for the transatlantic relationship. Russia must be delighted.

The Ukraine crisis has shown the weakness of the EU’s soft power in countering Russian propaganda. Europeans must understand the value of providing independent information.

Every week, a selection of leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.

It is not only the Ukraine crisis that worries German companies doing business in Russia. It is also Moscow’s unwillingness to modernize the Russian economy.

Despite Moscow’s ongoing interference in eastern Ukraine, Western European countries continue to welcome lucrative energy deals with Russia. Interests still trump values.

Every week, a selection of leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.

It is time for all NATO countries to engage in a real strategic debate about why defense matters and what members should do to uphold the transatlantic relationship.

Merkel and Cameron have boxed themselves into corners over the question of who will be the next European Commission president. Whoever gets the job won’t have an easy start.