As MSC 2026 begins, the EU and other democratic states need to demonstrate that they understand the world is a vastly different place than it was one year ago, and that they are up to the task of carrying their values forward.
DPC assesses the implications of Canada’s election results for the democratic world – what we call in working shorthand “Europe+” – in the age of Trump.
The meeting with Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy is the latest sign that established alliances have fundamentally changed, and democratic values need a new center of gravity.
NB: This blog post is the second in a series by DPC reflecting on the impact of the[…]
DPC is seeking innovative applications of models developed in partnership with Eurothink to understand the links between corruption, radicalization and democratic decline.
High Rep Schmidt yesterday imposed an “integrity package” to amend BiH’s election law.
A brief update on the immediate aftermath of the EU Council decision to open negotiations with BiH…
This thread breaks down key elements of the new law on Conflict of Interest in BiH to explain why it does not represent a step forward, but a step back.
The Conflict of Interest Law is the latest victim of the EU’s approach to reform and influence in BiH. This is not only bad for BiH, but affects EU credibility as well.

