The debate over whether to deepen or enlarge the Union cannot be sidestepped, particularly in the new geopolitical context. Admitting further countries at a time when the aim is to strengthen integration and overcome national resistance in order to foster the creation of European sovereignty risks being a serious mistake

Shadows over the election year. The decisive test in France: a victory for Marine Le Pen would be a blow to the EU. Brussels’ doubts over Meloni’s pro-European stance

The ‘No’ vote won with 52.5 per cent of the vote in the referendum on resuming accession negotiations with the EU. The problem, at this stage, is Europe’s credibility

Opinion polls suggest a very close result: the ‘Yes’ vote is predicted, at best, to win with a result of between 51 and 52 per cent; at worst, to lose, with a result of between 47 and 49 per cent

Icelanders are being called to the polls to decide whether to resume negotiations on joining the European Union. A ‘yes’ vote would confirm that the EU remains a magnet in a world dominated by brutal leaders