Opinions

In the contest between the US and China, Europe is playing the role of arbiter of rules: but if the EU does not develop its own technological capability, it could end up being crushed

The new EU budget shifts resources and priorities: less redistribution, more strategy linking defense, competitiveness and global crises

Europe used to depend on America for security, Russia for energy, and globalization for its exports. As all three are vacillating, the Old Continent must redefine its role in the world. This entails diplomatic rebalancing and a costly transition to develop its own defense

Caught between the United States and China, the island’s future also affects Europe’s autonomy in strategic raw materials and emerging global dependencies

Strong savings, low investment: without a more integrated financial system, Europe’s competitiveness will remain stalled

Over €300 billion a year do not provide enough security to the Continent: fragmentation of weapons systems prevents the EU from becoming a strategic player