🎧 New #podcast: As everyone talks about the speed of AI, what if the bigger story is that productivity and innovation are slowing down? Mark Leonard speaks with @carlbfrey, author of How Progress Ends, about why technological progress is neither inevitable nor guaranteed. bit.ly/3QCMi9F

📍New public opinion polling Like little Kevin in the comedy film, European citizens have woken up to an uncomfortable truth: they've been left Home Alone. Not by their parents and siblings, but by an America on whom many thought they could depend, write @j_kobzova and Pawel Zerka ecfr.eu/publication/home-alo…

The #EuropeanGreenDeal has become a proxy war for a much bigger political battle. #Climatepolicy is increasingly shaped not by class, but by identity, culture and belonging. In a new policy brief, @PiotrBuras1, @JeremyCliffe and @sd270 explore what this means for the future of the European Green Deal—and why making the #greentransition durable requires a new political coalition. Read their proposed five new "deals" 👇 @ECFRPower bit.ly/4g7xCcQ

✍️New policy brief As climate policy becomes increasingly contested, Europe must adapt its Green Deal to a new political era and make the green transition more durable, popular and politically resilient, argue @PiotrBuras1, @JeremyCliffe, and @sd270 👇 ecfr.eu/publication/the-new-…

New policy brief, "The new climate battle: Five deals to recharge the green transition," by @PiotrBuras1, @sd270, @JeremyCliffe ecfr.eu/publication/the-new-… There's still time to register for the in-person launch event in Brussels today at 16:00 CEST. ecfr.eu/event/the-art-of-the…

❗️Reminder to register for our upcoming discussion on “The Art of the Deal: European Green Policy in Trumpian Times”. 📍Brussels, Monday 8 June 16:00-18:00 CEST ecfr.eu/event/the-art-of-the…

Can Europe's green transition survive an era of political turbulence? 👇 Join us in Brussels on June 8 to discuss. Full event details here: ecfr.eu/event/the-art-of-the…

Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in 2022 exposed a structural weakness in Europe’s energy system: its deep dependence on fossil fuel imports. Despite several attempts to build energy diplomacy with alternative partners, the EU remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which meet nearly 60% of the bloc’s energy demand. ECFR's new policy brief by @szymonkardas identifies ways the EU and member states can work more closely together, specialise and divide up tasks for mutual benefit and complete the final phasing out of Russian fossil fuels. Read the full report: bit.ly/3RqPoxI

Can Europe's green transition survive an era of political turbulence? Join us in📍Brussels on Monday, 8 June at 16:00 CEST for this in-person discussion. For further information and to register: ecfr.eu/event/the-art-of-the…

Can Europe's green transition survive an era of political turbulence? Join us for the launch of the policy brief "The Art of the Deal: European green policy in Trumpian times". We'll discuss a series of five radical "deals" transforming and broadening the European green transition. 📍 Brussels | 🗓️ 8 June, 16:00 Register here: ecfr.eu/event/the-art-of-the…

Why are the populists winning? This week, @markhleonard speaks with Labour MP and author @liambyrnemp about the economic insecurity, political dissatisfaction, and declining communities driving support for populist movements. The conversation ultimately tackles why more voters are turning away from mainstream parties, the roles economic stagnation, cultural pessimism and immigration play in driving support for populists, and how wealthy donors, media ecosystems and digital platforms have reshaped populist discourse across Europe and beyond. 🎧Listen to the full episode now: bit.ly/4dOwPLc

Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in 2022 exposed a structural weakness in Europe’s energy system: its deep dependence on fossil fuel imports. Despite several attempts to build energy diplomacy with alternative partners, the EU remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which meet nearly 60% of the bloc’s energy demand. ECFR's new policy brief by @szymonkardas identifies ways the EU and member states can work more closely together, specialise and divide up tasks for mutual benefit and complete the final phasing out of Russian fossil fuels. Read the full report: bit.ly/3RqPoxI

China is stepping up economic pressure on Europe. In April alone, Beijing introduced new supply chain security rules, cut off dual-use exports to seven European defence companies over Taiwan, and warned the EU over proposed industrial and cybersecurity measures. Europe can no longer ignore the growing cost of inaction. Chinese coercion and China’s economic imbalances go hand in hand — addressing one means confronting the other. To respond effectively, Europe needs both stronger industrial protection and credible economic deterrence. Read the latest commentary by @TGehrke_: bit.ly/43r0l4M

🚨 We’re hiring in Berlin! 📊 Interested in public opinion, polling, and European foreign policy? ECFR is looking for a Data & Polling Working Student to join its Berlin office from September 2026 to June 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for Master’s students passionate about data-driven research, international relations, and European affairs to gain hands-on experience at one of Europe’s leading foreign policy think tanks. You’ll support ECFR’s polling and data work by analysing survey results, creating data visualisations, and helping turn research into evidence-based policy insights. 🗓️ Apply by 3 June 2026 bit.ly/440pyUN

Borders, airspace and the information sphere are not the only battlefields Europeans face. Those wanting to weaken Europe have another option: the public’s minds. Using a mix of propaganda, disinformation, physical and cyber threats, cognitive warfare seeks to alter perceptions, emotions and behaviour, and ultimately, sow chaos. Under a barrage of cognitive warfare, European governments need institutions designed to interpret threats, coordinate responses and act fast. Yet Europe’s defence architecture is built for a different era—one of clear enemies, distinct timelines and identifiable campaigns. Read the latest commentary by Jonathan Nelson and Alejandro Romero: bit.ly/4eEpDDF

How is Europe these days? As Europe Day approaches, this question becomes more important than ever. It is as if the EU is going through a quarter-life crisis—which is, above all, a time of wounded self-confidence, writes Pawel Zerka. Luckily, a quarter-life crisis is not just a moment of great vulnerability. It can also be a period of transformation. Despite the many threats around it—and in part because they force Europe to confront its weaknesses—the continent can emerge from this moment stronger and more resilient. 👉 Read the full commentary: bit.ly/3QVLGvC

Borders, airspace and the information sphere are not the only battlefields Europeans face. Those wanting to weaken Europe have another option: the public’s minds. Using a mix of propaganda, disinformation, physical and cyber threats, cognitive warfare seeks to alter perceptions, emotions and behaviour, and ultimately, sow chaos. Under a barrage of cognitive warfare, European governments need institutions designed to interpret threats, coordinate responses and act fast. Yet Europe’s defence architecture is built for a different era—one of clear enemies, distinct timelines and identifiable campaigns. Read the latest commentary by Jonathan Nelson and Alejandro Romero: bit.ly/4eEpDDF

🚨 We’re hiring in Berlin! 📊 Interested in public opinion, polling, and European foreign policy? ECFR is looking for a Data & Polling Working Student to join its Berlin office from September 2026 to June 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for Master’s students passionate about data-driven research, international relations, and European affairs to gain hands-on experience at one of Europe’s leading foreign policy think tanks. You’ll support ECFR’s polling and data work by analysing survey results, creating data visualisations, and helping turn research into evidence-based policy insights. 🗓️ Apply by 3 June 2026 bit.ly/440pyUN

#Hungary’s political transition presents the #EU with a narrow but critical window for strategic influence. In this new #ECFR commentary from @PiotrBuras1 and Pawel Zerka they outline six insights from a post-election Hungary. A new government under Peter Magyar is widely expected to shift Budapest closer to EU positions on Ukraine, Russia, and broader geopolitical alignment. But there are risks, if handled incorrectly. The core insight for decision-makers: Magyar’s mandate is primarily domestic. Hungarian voters are prioritising systemic reform at home over foreign policy realignment. This creates a sequencing challenge for the EU. The policy implication is not hesitation, but calibration. The EU should maintain conditionality and strategic pressure, while allowing political space for domestic consolidation. Supporting institutional reform and governance credibility in Hungary is not separate from geopolitical alignment. The question is no longer whether Hungary will change, but how the EU can calibrate and collaborate to ensure that change is both deep and lasting. Read the commentary: bit.ly/4njbT3y And if you have questions for the authors, mention them and post in the comments.