When the arrogant one is actually right
France has the right idea for turning the EU into a global power. But to make it a reality, a little less arrogance would go a long way
It’s not too late – London can contribute to Europe’s revival, and its own
There is a path for the UK’s return, and Europe’s strength lies in its ability to reinvent itself
Inside Manifesta and the ambition of European artists to build a common project
The first was the Venice Biennale, year of birth 1895, then São Paulo (1951), Sydney (1973) up to the growing widespread diffusion all over the world. Art Biennials can no longer be counted. They differ in terms of ambitions, places and influence but they all carry traits that distinguish them from classical exhibitions: relevance to […]
The right chair for Kaja Kallas
Europe must become a “beacon of freedom,” a lighthouse, a symbol of liberty, repeats Kaja Kallas, High Representative for the foreign policy of the European Union, now that Donald Trump’s United States have abdicated from this role, closing radio and TV broadcasters, suspending international aid, turning inward, in a moment when it would instead be […]
From Lviv’s show of unity to deepening debates on defense, fiscal reform, and EU–UK realignment
The EU in Lviv to celebrate Europe with Ukraine After an informal meeting in Warsaw, the foreign ministers of the European Union will move to Lviv on Friday, May 9 on the occasion of Europe Day, as a demonstration of solidarity with Ukraine on the day when Red Square in Moscow sees soldiers and tanks […]
The Revival of Ideas and Reforms in a Resilient Ukraine
Never before has a country joined the EU in the midst of a war. And yet, we are witnessing an impressive path of innovation
Europe wants to project its Christian roots into the future
“Who enters here is attracted by the tabernacle, which we Catholics have and the others do not,” said some time ago a Swedish priest trying to find reasons to explain the impetuous growth of conversions in his land, among the first to have encountered secularization that has made faith a more cultural than spiritual element. Sweden, […]
Victory Day has marked Putin’s ambitions of violence
“Sdem pobedy”, “Happy Victory Day”, used to be a joyful wish for the May holidays in Russia. It meant that Moscow was remembering the victory over Nazi Germany and that Russians had a family story to tell. A story of heroism or of sorrow or of escape or of miracle or of death: May 9 […]
Music, books and exhibitions. Where the Europeans meet
May 13, 15, and 17. Basel, Switzerland The hits of a Europe that sings together The sixty-ninth edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Basel on May 13, 15, and 17. It’s a homecoming, since Switzerland hosted and won the very first edition of the competition in 1956. By now, even in […]