Ursula von der Leyen

October 17, 2024

The EU doesn’t need a commissioner for defence—at least not one with unclear responsibilities

The EU doesn’t need more red tape and fancy titles. Instead, specialised roles with a clear, focused purpose are essential in the context of the EU’s […]
May 28, 2024

Governments that are reluctant to embrace climate objectives place the energy transition in jeopardy

The upcoming Hungarian and Polish European Council presidencies present emerging Europe with a chance to set a climate neutral agenda—but it remains to be seen if […]