Security & Geopolitics#3
Relations with the United States
Europe's closest ally has become its most unpredictable partner.
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Europe's public debates
The Agenda
62 issues shaping Europe's politics.
From Ukraine to pensions — the debates every European government and party is answering.
62 topics9 themes27 countries
4 topics
Regional separatism & minorities
Catalonia, Flanders, Corsica — the nations within nations.
In short
Independence and autonomy movements (Catalonia, the Basque Country, Flanders, Corsica and others), divided Cyprus, and national minorities (e.g. Hungarians in neighbouring states) shape national politics and sometimes EU relations.
Why it matters now
Coalition deals in Spain and Belgium depend on regional parties.
The divide
Unionists
keep the state whole
Autonomists
more self-rule
EU
generally neutral, respecting constitutional order.