Europe

What is the effect of the 2025 Bundestagswahl on German foreign policy. The AfD and CDU commonly express growing discontent with Germany's alliance system. The results of the 2025 Bundestagswahl suggest that the idea of a more autonomous German foreign policy increasingly resonates with German voters.

How vulnerable are undersea cables, and what are the implications of their sabotage for security and global stability? Undersea cables, carrying 95% of global data, are critical to communication, defense, and finance but are increasingly targeted. Attacks expose risks like physical damage and tapping, threatening economic and energy stability. With 1.4 million km of cables worldwide, urgent action is needed to protect this critical infrastructure from growing threats.

How do Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic approach the integration of Ukrainian refugees, and what factors shape their strategies?

Germany focuses on long-term integration through education and workforce programs, Poland prioritizes immediate humanitarian aid, and the Czech Republic uses cost-effective solutions like language training.

These strategies reflect each country's resources and priorities, balancing urgent needs with sustainable solutions for refugee integration

How has Europe helped meet Ukraine's request for artillery ammunition? This brief contextualises and visualises EU artillery aid to Ukraine since 2022, measured against Kyiv's requests. The brief describes how aid shortages have affected battlefield dynamics, and what solutions exist.

The European Working Group's map shows major cyberattacks from 2021-2023, emphasizing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and the need for stronger cyber defenses.

EU's internal divisions hinder unanimous decisions in the Middle East conflict, despite recent progress in humanitarian aid initiatives.

The EU’s new High Representative for CFSP Kaja Kallas is a strong advocate for EU enlargement by “staged accession”. This Brief takes a closer look at the CEPS model for staged accession.

The number of barriers is on the rise in Europe, but is this the most effective way to stop migration?

The October brief warns that declining military reserves in Europe harm Civil-Military Cooperation by weakening civilian understanding of the military.

EU countries support Israels campaign in Gaza, critics argue that this leads to a loss in Soft Power.

After a wave of military coup d’états in the Sahel region, EU member states had to withdraw around 7400 troops. This security vacuum now leads to increasing instability in the region.

EU must increase internal support, as well as forge international alliances if the isolationist against Russia is to succeed.

The 2024 EU Parliament elections will have an impact on European foreign policy. It proposes that the newly elected representatives may sort themselves into three possible coalition arrangements with different foreign policy impacts.