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UkraineAlert

Dec 19, 2023

Ukraine’s EU accession process faces bureaucratic and political hurdles

By James Batchik

The European Council’s recent decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine was a momentous moment both for Kyiv and the European Union. Now the serious work begins, writes James Batchik.

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Econographics

Dec 19, 2023

Three next steps for the EU’s approach to economic security

By Elmar Hellendoorn

The EU’s Strategy on Economic Security, published this summer, was the first official effort to present a more coherent view on the European policy approach at the intersection of economics and geopolitics. In the end, however, the EU's approach to economic security can only be successful if it is tied to Europe's long-term political objectives.

Economic Sanctions European Union

Atlantic Debrief

Dec 18, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – What did the EUCO summit mean for Ukraine? | A Debrief from Fran Burwell

Jörn Fleck sits down with Fran Burwell to discuss the outcome of the EUCO summit and the decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine.  

Europe & Eurasia European Union

UkraineAlert

Dec 17, 2023

2024 preview: The West must decide if it wants Ukraine to win

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

If Western leaders fail to provide Ukraine with the weapons to defeat Putin in 2024, this will significantly increase the likelihood of a direct military confrontation between Russia and NATO, writes Richard D. Hooker Jr.

Conflict Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist

Dec 15, 2023

The EU needs a buyers’ club for critical minerals. Here’s why.

By Nicole Lawler, Francis Shin

The EU should invite allies and partners to participate in what would primarily be a buyers’ cartel that would pool investment and facilitate coordination of market behavior among members.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Dec 15, 2023

Experts react to the EU starting Ukraine membership talks while failing to agree on aid

By Atlantic Council experts

On Thursday, the European Council decided to open EU accession talks with Ukraine, even as Hungary blocked a proposed fifty billion euro EU aid package to Kyiv.

Conflict Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Dec 14, 2023

Historic breakthrough for Ukraine as EU agrees to begin membership talks

By Peter Dickinson

European leaders have agreed to officially start EU membership talks with Ukraine in a morale-boosting victory for Ukrainians as they defend their country against Russia’s ongoing invasion, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

Atlantic Debrief

Dec 14, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – What is the impact of the EU’s AI Act? | A Debrief from Dragoș Tudorache and Brando Benifei

Fran Burwell sits down with the co-rapporteurs of the EU’s AI Act to discuss the latest negotiations and what impact the legislation will have on the global regulatory landscape.

Artificial Intelligence Digital Policy
Guatemala's Foreign Minister Mario Adolfo Bucaro Flores, Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benitez, Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso, Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Council Charles Michel, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, El Salvador's Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco, Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader and Suriname's President Chandrikapersad Santokhi react as they take part in the EU-LAC Digital alliance photo op ceremony, during the summit in Brussels, Belgium July 17, 2023. REUTERS/Johanna Geron

Issue Brief

Dec 12, 2023

Galvanizing Spain’s presidency for the next chapter

By Ignacia Ulloa Peters, Diego Area, Felipe Félix Méndez

Spain’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2023 was a unique opportunity to deepen partnerships between the Euro-Americas. Through shared values, common interests, and complementary capabilities, the EU, US, and LAC have the potential to advance lasting solutions to the most pressing challenges facing these regions and the world.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Econographics

Dec 11, 2023

China’s manufacturing overcapacity threatens global green goods trade

By Niels Graham

Chinese lending is exacerbating a growing glut in its green manufacturing sector. Beijing is increasingly looking abroad to absorb excess capacity. This may have devastating effects for the global trading system as economies move to protect their own domestic industry.

China Economy & Business

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