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Articles by Niklas Nováky
5 Messages That Stood out From the SOTEU
On the morning of Wednesday September 16th, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the European Union. At a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty and societal upheaval, her address served as a reminder of the many issues facing the European Union, along with an outline of the paths available to the EU to respond to these various challenges.
Nord Stream, verbrannte Erde und Russlands politischer Einflussverlust
Der Teufelspakt mit Russland hat die Entscheidungsfindung in Europa zu lange belastet, schreiben Niklas Nováky und Dimitar Lilkov. Niklas Nováky und Dimitar Lilkov sind Forschungsleiter am Wilfried Martens Zentrum für Europäische Studien (CES) in Brüssel. Schwedische Seismologen stellten am 26. September Explosionen unter der Ostsee fest.
[Opinion] Can King Charles III reset the broken Brexit relationship?
European leaders also paid personal tributes to the late Queen. Both Michel and von der Leyen described her as an anchor of stability in a rapidly changing world. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell also thanked her, on behalf of the Union, for her "unique contribution" to building peace and reconciliation in the world. Many ordinary Europeans also brought flowers to and signed condolence books in British embassies around the Union.
United we stand - Mace Magazine
Russia’s willingness to go to war in Ukraine surprised the West. The West’s response, though, likely surprised Russia. The continent’s reaction has been remarkably different to previous instances of Russian aggression. Since the end of the Cold War, Europe has tended to struggle to reach a common view on how to handle the Eastern giant. Its response has often been limited to strongly worded statements and the adoption of sanctions. Not this time.
EU's draft defence strategy points to evolution, not revolution | View
Opinions expressed in View articles are solely those of the authors. The wait is over. After a year of preparatory discussions, the first draft of the EU’s 'Strategic Compass' -- or defence strategy -- document was presented to national ministers by the Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on November 15. The aim of the Compass is to set new goals and targets for the development of the EU’s security and defence policy for the next five to 10 years.
[Opinion] Now's the time to give QMV a chance in EU foreign policy
The loudest applause from MEPs during Ursula von der Leyen's one hour-long plus speech State of the Union speech came as a response to her call for EU member states to move to Qualified Majority Voting (QMV) in foreign policy, at least on human rights and sanctions implementation. QMV is already the most widely used voting method in the EU Council, which decides on foreign policy.
[Opinion] EU's new Security Union Strategy is a good first step
Brussels is a place where security strategies of different kinds proliferate. Commissioner Margaritas Schinas (left) described the SUS as a new house with a single roof, within which the EU seeks to build a new security ecosystem that covers the entire policy spectrum (Photo: EC - Audiovisual Service) Then, in 2016, came the EU Global Strategy.
EU It Yourself: A Blueprint for a European Security Council
There is currently an on-going debate about the possibility of creating a new European Security Council (ESC) within the EU. This is an old idea that has recently been resurrected by those seeking to transform the EU into a more effective international actor. The current discussion of the issue was initially started by French President Emmanuel Macron during his 2017 presidential campaign.
The New Geopolitics of the Arctic: Russia, China and the EU
The Arctic is changing. Facing challenges driven by resource demands, changing power relations and climate change, the top of the world demands the attention of European states and EU officials. This paper examines the main geopolitical issues in the Arctic, such as the development of the region’s energy resources, the underlying potential for conflict and the increasing presence of China in the region.
Innocence and War: Searching for Europe’s Strategy in Syria
After four years of war, Syria threatens the balance of its neighbours and the security of the entire Mediterranean basin.
North Korea IN FOCUS: Towards a More Effective EU Policy
The EU has an important role to play in the management of the threat posed by North Korea. Indeed, Brussels already has a policy of ‘critical engagement’ towards Pyongyang which combines diplomatic and economic carrots with a number of sticks.
Russia's Downfall: The Worst Economic Crisis Since the Collapse of the USSR
This working paper looks at the recent trends in the Russian economy and argues against the official view of the Russian authorities that the worst phase of the Russian economic crisis is over. The paper highlights the main driving factor behind the current crisis, the sharp decline of domestic consumption, unprecedented in the past twenty years, and argues that Western sanctions have had a great role to play in these developments.
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