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The Riga Summit
The future of the EU’s Eastern Partnership is uncertain. Though it is under pressure from Russian hostility and EU apathy, it can and should be saved.
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Ukraine's reforms
Ukraine’s reforms are advancing, but the Minsk peace deal is hard to implement; the military situation is threatening; and the economy is tottering. The EU should help more.
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Russia sanctions
Western sanctions are hurting Russia more than Europe. They will remain an essential tool to prevent a strong and aggressive Russia dominating its neighbours.
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Reduced to rouble?
The Russian economy is heading for a long recession. Economic collapse, which could still occur, is not in the West's interests.
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Russia's war
Putin was the winner in Minsk. Fighting in Ukraine is paused, not finished. Ukraine must reform faster, while the West adapts to confrontation with Russia.
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Experts
Events
CER/Delegation of the EU to the UK discussion on 'New partnerships for development: The EU's Global Gateway initiative' with Richard Amor, Elena Gordeeva, Julia Prescot and Fiona Ramsey
12 June 2025
Introductory remarks: Pedro Serrano, Ambassador, Delegation of the EU to the UKSpeakers:Richard Amor, Director, Partnerships for Impact, European Investment BankElena Gordeeva, Director for Infrastructure, Sustainable Infrastructure Department, European Bank for Reconstruction & DevelopmentJulia Prescot, Co-founder, MeridiamFiona Ramsey, Head of Unit Effective Development Policy & Team Europe, Directorate-General for International Partnerships, European CommissionChair: Chiyo Robertson, former journalist, BBC