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Issue Brief

Jul 8, 2024

Why the EU needs US liquefied natural gas

By John M. Roberts, Ariel Cohen

Europe is facing tough choices as it confronts Russia’s unexpected reentry into European gas markets. In this issue brief, the authors argue that Europe will need gas imports from non-Russian sources such as the United States for many years to come.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Fast Thinking

Jul 7, 2024

The far right suffers a shocking defeat in France

By Atlantic Council

National Rally, which had placed first in the European Parliament elections in France last month, came in third in the second round of French parliamentary elections on Sunday.

Elections European Union

Issue Brief

Jul 2, 2024

Doing as the Romans do: Recommendations for the infrastructure development agenda for Italy’s G7 presidency

By James Batchik, Rachel Rizzo, Nicholas O’Connell

The West's plans for infrastructure development, if done effectively, could be a strategic, economic, and geopolitical feat. The G7 now must take forward meaningful action to increase coordination and cooperation to turn this ambition into reality.

Africa Economy & Business

Atlantic Debrief

Jul 2, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – What happened in the first round of the French snap elections? | A Debrief with Amb. Gérard Araud

Jörn Fleck sits down with Ambassador Gérard Araud to unpack the first round of the French snap elections and implications for French and EU politics.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2024

Will Macron be the undoing of European centrist politics?

By Jörn Fleck

Results from the first round of the French snap parliamentary elections show that the president's previously successful strategy of scaring voters about the potential of the right and left is falling flat.

Elections European Union

New Atlanticist

Jun 28, 2024

Experts react: What to expect from the European Union’s new leadership

By Atlantic Council experts

Ursula von der Leyen is one step closer to a second term as European Commission president, and António Costa and Kaja Kallas are also closing in on top jobs in the European Union. Atlantic Council experts size up the trio.

Elections European Union

Report

Jun 27, 2024

Electrification of the road transport sector in Europe and the case of Italy

By Pier Paolo Raimondi

A report exploring the the European Union and Italy's ongoing progress in electrifying the transport sector in pursuit of broader decarbonization goals.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Eye on Europe's elections

Jun 27, 2024

Your primer on France’s snap elections

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts are breaking down the biggest issues to watch and what the election might mean for France in a critical era for the transatlantic community.

Elections European Union

New Atlanticist

Jun 26, 2024

Green Deal fatigue? How the European Parliament elections could affect EU climate policies.

By Moritz Ludwig

Ursula von der Leyen became European Commission president in 2019 promising a strong focus on climate action. Will that carry over into a second term?

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jun 26, 2024

The EU’s new tariffs are just the start of the EV trade saga with China

By Jacopo Pastorelli, James Batchik

New tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles signal greater alignment between Washington and Brussels on Beijing. But differences could widen over time.

China Economy & Business

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