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Opinion piece

Stuck in the Middle Again

Europe is up against too many crises and with too little time to prepare

Publishing date
26 March 2026
Authors
Rebecca Christie
Publication name
Internationale Politik Quarterly
Publication date
26 March 2026
Theme
Macroeconomic policy and governance
Keyword
EU governance geopolitics competitiveness
Language
English

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