Emmanuel Macron’s bid to build a “Europe that protects” is not misguided; it outflanks both the siege mentality of a defensive continent and the artlessness of a defenseless one. But it will remain a mere ambition if Europe fails to protect itself.
Country-specific proposals to rewire globalization that account for development and competitive advantage are instructive but the overall debate suffers from isolation. What is needed is a multidisciplinary effort to broaden discussions to the many policy facets of globalization, with a focus on equity.
The EU has prioritized a new form of globalization that is tailored more closely to the union’s immediate interests. The question of whether this new strategy amounts to renewed globalization or less globalism remains.
In 2021, the European Union promised to strengthen democracy support through initiatives like Team Europe Democracy. The question is whether it will follow through on these promises in 2022.
In 2021, the European Union promised to strengthen democracy support through initiatives like Team Europe Democracy. The question is whether it will follow through on these promises in 2022.