European Union

Waiting room

The EU has lost its enthusiasm for enlargement. Who’s next in line, the process and the case of Ukraine

Brussels is preparing a new phase of the accession process, with incentives and gradual integration for candidate countries. But the prospect of an EU expanded to 34 countries is alarming governments: regarding Ukraine, following the initial momentum of the war, the sense of urgency has already faded

David Carretta

6 OCT 26

The EU has lost its enthusiasm for enlargement. Who’s next in line, the process and the case of Ukraine

the EU strategy

Brussels gives the go-ahead: further cuts to excise duties for everyone

The EU had sought to avoid national fiscal interventions, but has now adapted its stance. “Support measures are also needed in the short term,” said Energy Commissioner Jorgensen.

David Carretta

30 SEP 26

Il Foglio Ai

Europe is buying time. An analysis of the EU’s anti-panic energy measures

Cushion the shock, protect those most at risk, increase supply and allow the measures to expire. Familiar grammar

29 SEP 26

European indecision

The EU’s progress on common defence is much slower than the pace of the threats

Following the Foreign Affairs Council meeting, the High Representative, Kaja Kallas, was forced to acknowledge that no progress had been made either on Italy’s request to strengthen the Aspides mission to escort ships threatened by the Houthis, or on the establishment of an emergency security protocol to respond to sabotage, drones or Russian cyberattacks

David Carretta

28 SEP 26

Atlantic reports

Dear EU, react like the American colonies

Today, Europe is being subjected by Trump to conditions not dissimilar to those London imposed on its colonies. On defence, security, AI, rare earths and energy, we must rapidly build up strengthened cooperation with those both within and outside the EU

Oscar Giannino

28 SEP 26

The meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump last year at the UN (LaPresse)

the editor’s editorial

Why ideological environmentalism is yet another threat to Europe

Steering the decarbonisation process, casting aside preconceptions about nuclear power, and avoiding bureaucratic rigidity. No to a self-punishing transition that exacerbates vulnerabilities, destroys industries, increases dependence on autocracies and ultimately weakens democracy. Draghi’s lesson

Claudio Cerasa

28 SEP 26

Editorials

Macron’s apt remark on methane

France is right to call on the EU to delay restrictions on oil and gas imports

Redazione

26 SEP 26

The danger

According to the CIA, there is a possibility of attacks by Russian drones in Italy, Spain or France, reports El Mundo. Crosetto: “No confirmation of the alert”

“They will use drones launched from the sea, hidden inside a container; it’s not difficult at all,” a Lithuanian source told the Spanish daily. The warning issued by the CIA director in August. The Defence Minister: “No to adding further fuel to the fire.” French President Macron also denies the report: “It is a report that must be denied, but the situation is worrying.”

24 SEP 26

A Russian drone attack on Kyiv (AP photo via Ansa)

Editorials

Funds released to Hungary

4 billion released. Magyar is also good news for Italian taxpayers.

Redazione

24 SEP 26

Editorials

Brussels’ shift in the Indo-Pacific

Following India, Indonesia and Australia, a free trade agreement has now been signed with the Philippines. The Commission has once again demonstrated that trade is what it does best.

Redazione

22 SEP 26

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