In recent years, trade wars, geopolitical competition, and the weaponization of interdependence have emerged as threats to Europe’s economic security. To boost its resilience and strengthen its strategic autonomy, the EU has started to infuse its economic policies with geopolitical considerations.
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Key leaders cannot prepare fast enough on issues such as NATO, Ukraine, and trade.
A strong European commitment to embrace the policy agenda set out by Letta and Draghi will not eliminate all or even most of the tensions between the incoming Trump administration and the European Union. But the Letta-Draghi agenda will address issues related to trade and security that Donald Trump and his administration find important.
Despite lofty declarations of support, Ukraine’s main backers are increasingly focused on laying the groundwork for Kyiv’s negotiations with Moscow. Instead of ensuring sustainable security in Europe, the compromises under discussion would embolden Russia and China.
Europe is so caught between technocracy and politics that it may be unable to address the monumental list of challenges it faces.
Georgian Dream has claimed victory in a contested election, sparking protests and a constitutional crisis. The EU is now under pressure to support Georgians’ democratic and European aspirations while working to prevent further escalation and potential violence.
Serbia and North Macedonia are exploring alternatives to EU membership that would bring economic benefits and relieve them of accession-related demands. But their turn away from EU integration would disadvantage both the union and the Western Balkans.
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