Energy prices in Europe are at a record high and there is no end to the rally in sight. Russian energy giant Gazprom and the legal dispute over the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline are also playing a decisive part. Observers accuse the group of artificially cutting gas supplies.
By Timo Landenberger
In the dispute with the USA, Australia and the United Kingdom, the European Union is sending a signal of unity. But the Europeans have no interest in an ice age with Washington.
By Redaktion Table
Germany is viewed with extreme skepticism in Italy: Angela Merkel is popular, but it is uncertain what German politics will look like after her. That makes many in the EU's third strongest economy doubt Germany. And yet, the change in Germany also presents an opportunity for Italy and its Prime Minister Mario Draghi, analyzes the head of ECFR's Rome office, Arturo Varvelli, in his article.
By Redaktion Table