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🎧 New week, new episode his week, Mark Leonard is joined by Cary Fowler and Jim O’Brien, ECFR distinguished visiting fellow. They why food security should be treated as a central pillar of global security. Listen here: bit.ly/46QufkL

US´s focus on the Indo-Pacific, its renewed interest in Greenland and its push to move NATO to what might be called “burden shifting” mean that Europe will have to provide not only more money for the alliance but also a larger share of its combat power Read here: bit.ly/4r0iUb4

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Trump is pushing Canada—a quiet military powerhouse—away from America. The EU should seize the chance and fold it into its own defence, writes Anand Sundar. ecfr.eu/article/friends-without-ben…

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How can Europe build on this underlying confidence while responding to growing public concerns about security, prosperity and its place in the world? Read the full interactive study: ecfr.eu/special/future-nostalgia-eu…

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 10/09/2026

New polling published by ECFR shows that Britons across the political divide favour banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements, writes ECFR´s senior policy Fellow Hugh Lovatt Read here: ecfr.eu/article/britons-back-ban-on…

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Can European leaders turn public aspirations for a stronger Europe into a convincing vision of how to get there? Read the full interactive study: ecfr.eu/special/future-nostalgia-eu…

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 09/09/2026

A new study by @ecfr.eu and @euroculture.bsky.social reveals a crisis of confidence in Europe’s future - creating fertile ground for Trumpian & far-right narratives of European weakness & decline. @pawelzerka.bsky.social ecfr.eu/special/future-nostalgia-eu…

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If there were another referendum, the majority of people in the UK would vote to join the EU. Read the full report: ecfr.eu/publication/...

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Asked who is most likely to share the UK’s interests in a major global crisis or conflict, 47% say EU countries. Only 10% say the US.

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Beyond trade, British voters want closer EU ties on defence, energy and technology too. 63% say the UK should prioritise its relationship with Europe. Just 19% say the US.

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 29/08/2026

As in the Canadian debate, trade was central to Brexit. A decade on, British voters are rethinking the old trade-offs. 63% would accept freedom of movement for EU citizens in exchange for a closer trading relationship with the EU.

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As part of the summer recommendation list, Kat Fytatzi recommends The Odyssey in Emily Wilson’s translation, a modern, unflinching take on Homer’s epic that brings its heroes and flaws into sharper focus 🌞 📖 More summer recommendations from ECFR: bit.ly/4vNroTF

ECFR @ecfr.eu · 28/08/2026

🎧 New week, new episode! Mark Leonard talks with Hugh Lovatt about a turbulent summer in Israel and the Palestinian territories, from Gaza’s future governance to settlement expansion in the West Bank and Israel’s upcoming elections Listen here: ecfr.eu/podcasts

ECFR @ecfr.eu · 25/08/2026

As part of the summer recommendation list, Teresa Coratella recommends Ozark: crime, family drama, shocking twists, and unforgettable characters. A perfect binge-watch for the summer. 🌞 📖 Discover more summer recommendations: ecfr.eu/article/ecfrs-summer-entert…

ECFR @ecfr.eu · 22/08/2026

🎧 New week, new episode! This week, Mark Leonard is joined by Janka Oertel and Andrew Small to discuss Europe's response to “China Shock 2.0”. Can Europe protect its industrial base without escalating tensions with China? Listen here: bit.ly/42Ey62g

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 22/08/2026

As part of the summer recommendation list, Elsa Scholz recommends Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe. A gripping account of the Sackler dynasty, corporate power, and the opioid crisis. 🌞 📖 Check our summer recommendation list

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 21/08/2026

Europe faces a dual drone threat. Every time an overflight of critical infrastructure or incursion at the eastern flank happens, wherever it comes from, Russia learns something about Europe’s ability to fight (or otherwise) against these systems. By @rikefranke.bsky.social ecfr.eu/publication/...

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 19/08/2026

Summer recommendation from ECFR’s Karel Solař: The Power of the Powerless by Václav Havel. 1978, communist Czechoslovakia: a powerful reflection on conformity, dissent and the importance of living in truth. 📖 🌞 More recommendations from our Summer Entertainment List 2026: bit.ly/4vNroTF

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 15/08/2026

🎧 New week, new episode! Mark Leonard, Jörg Lau and Jana Puglierin, assess the prospects for Merz’s leadership, the future of the CDU and whether Germany’s political centre can withstand such pressure. Are established parties capable of renewing themselves? Listen here: bit.ly/4i7eXPt

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 15/08/2026

Summer recommendation from ECFR’s Daria Jankiel: The Automobile Club of Egypt by Alaa Al Aswany. Set in 1950s Cairo: power, class divisions and resistance through the lens of a British-run club in colonial Egypt. 📖 🌞 More recommendations: ecfr.eu/article/ecfrs-summer-entert…

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 11/08/2026

Summer recommendation from ECFR’s Ana Martínez Sillero: Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward. A powerful coming-of-age novel set in the days before Hurricane Katrina, exploring inequality, resilience and survival on the margins. 📖 🌞 More: ecfr.eu/article/ecfrs-summer-entert…

ECFR @ecfr.eu · 10/08/2026

Summer recommendation from ECFR’s Ana Martínez: Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward. Explores poverty, resilience and survival through the eyes of a 14-year-old girl in Mississippi days before Hurricane Katrina. 📖 🌞 More recommendations from our Summer Entertainment List 2026:

ECFR @ecfr.eu · 09/08/2026

Amy Sandys recommends Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel: a compelling story of power, ambition and intrigue in the Tudor court. Read more recommendations from ECFR colleagues: ecfr.eu/article/ecfrs-summer-entert…

ECFR @ecfr.eu · 07/08/2026

🎧 New week, new episode! Brazil’s strategic autonomy is being tested by US-China rivalry. Adriana Abdenur explains why Beijing is shaping Brazilian debates on development, technology and global governance Listen here: ecfr.eu/podcasts

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 07/08/2026

Summer recommendation from ECFR’s Nevada Joan Lee: Bundyville by NPR. A gripping podcast that explores the Bundy family’s standoff with the US government and the roots of anti-government sentiment in America. 📖 🌞 More recommendations from our Summer Entertainment List 2026: bit.ly/4vNroTF

ECFR @ecfr.eu · 04/08/2026

Looking for a thought-provoking summer read? Teresa Coratella recommends Beloved by Toni Morrison—powerful, moving and unforgettable. 📖 🌞 Check our summer recommendation list: bit.ly/4vNroTF

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 02/08/2026

🎧 New week, new episode! In this week’s World in 30 Minutes, LuHan Gabel reflects on why many young people in China are increasingly questioning traditional ideas of modernity, success and progress. Listen here: ecfr.eu/podcasts

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 31/07/2026

Nele Anders recommends Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie—a powerful story of war, displacement and the lasting legacy of colonialism. 📖 🌞 Check more summer recommendations: bit.ly/4vNroTF

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 30/07/2026

Irene Olombrada’s summer pick: Papyrus by Irene Vallejo—a beautiful journey through the history of books and the people who preserved them. Read full recommendation list: bit.ly/4vNroTF

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 30/07/2026

Our Communications officer, Mireia Faro, recommends My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem: an inspiring reminder that the most important stories are often found far from the spotlight. 📖 🌞 Click here for more summer recommendations: ecfr.eu/article/ecfrs-summer-entert…

ECFR @ecfr.eu · 29/07/2026

Lena Krause’s summer recommendation: Endling by Maria Reva. A sharp, moving novel about resilience, friendship and survival in Ukraine. 📖 🌞 Check our summer recommendation list: bit.ly/4vNroTF

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 22/07/2026

🎧 Making Defence European Again is a four-part podcast series from the European Council on Foreign Relations exploring the future of European security and defence. ecfr.eu/podcast-series/clips/making…

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 16/07/2026

The hidden costs of inaction and pushback. Listen to Tobias Gehrke's full intervention during our Annual Council Meeting in Vienna last June.

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 14/07/2026

Iran’s real “weapon of mass disruption” isn’t just about missiles, it’s the Strait of Hormuz. Ellie Geranmayeh on 2026 Annual Council Meeting in Vienna.

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 14/07/2026

Who would send their forces against the United States to help Denmark to retake Greenland? Listen to Marta Prochwicz Jazowska's full intervention during our Annual Council Meeting in Vienna.

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 13/07/2026

Can Europe support Ukraine while keeping the door to diplomacy open? The latest episode of Making Defence European Again examines the strategic choices facing Europe as the war enters a new chapter. youtu.be/_RHAtMXE-zc

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 12/07/2026

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 11/07/2026

What role should Ukraine play in Europe's future security architecture? The latest episode of *Making Defence European Again* explores what ECFR polling reveals about Europeans' views on enlargement—and why Ukraine's future is about more than EU membership.

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 11/07/2026

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 10/07/2026

Has Russia achieved what it set out to do in Ukraine? The latest episode of Making Defence European Again examines what more than three years of war reveal about Russia's campaign—and why many of Moscow's strategic objectives remain out of reach.

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 09/07/2026

Why hasn't Ukraine collapsed? In the latest Making Defence European Again episode, Gustav Gressel explains why Russia has failed to achieve its objectives—and why, before serious negotiations begin, Moscow may first seek to increase pressure on the battlefield.

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 09/07/2026

Is Europe still asking the wrong questions about Ukraine? The latest episode of Making Defence European Again explores why the debate should move beyond EU enlargement—and what Europe can learn from Ukraine's wartime experience.

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 08/07/2026

What does strategic autonomy actually mean for Europe? In Episode 2 of our series, Making Defence European Again, ECFR's fellows explore what Europe must do to strengthen its security in an era of geopolitical uncertainty. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/yLKgCQvw02E