Project on the Future of Europe
The Project on the Future of Europe aims to examine and raise awareness of the European Union’s increasing geopolitical importance.
The Project on the Future of Europe aims to examine the European Union’s growing geopolitical role and the implications for the United States and Europe. It seeks to raise awareness in the United States of the European Union’s future trajectory, which will be critical to building a stronger transatlantic partnership.
CSIS launches this initiative as the geopolitical significance of the U.S.-EU partnership continues to grow. The return of geopolitical rivalry has thrust the European Union, long a geoeconomic colossus with its enormous single market, into an increasingly prominent geopolitical role. Building a new strategic partnership between the U.S. and EU can drive the direction of the global economy and will be vital in an era of intensifying global competition.
To meet these challenges, the Project on the Future of Europe will pursue in-depth research on the European Union’s foreign policy, transatlantic trade, climate, and technology policy, and internally driven trends shaping the European project over the next decade, including EU fiscal integration, reform, and enlargement. The project will also convene European and U.S. leaders to exchange ideas on how to advance shared transatlantic interests.
Featured Analysis

What’s at Stake with the 2024 European Parliament Elections
Commentary by Donatienne Ruy, Sissy Martinez, Federico Steinberg, R. Daniel Kelemen, Ilke Toygür, and Mathieu Droin — June 4, 2024

Europe’s Fiscal Crossroads
Report by Max Bergmann and Federico Steinberg — May 8, 2024

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The United States Should Press the European Union to Act on Eurobonds for Ukraine
Commentary by Max Bergmann — June 20, 2024

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Europe Needs a Paradigm Shift in How It Supports Ukraine
Commentary by Max Bergmann

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Who Is the Ultimate European Taxpayer? Understanding the Problem of European Sovereign Debt
Commentary by Federico Steinberg

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Poland’s Election Could Transform the European Union
Commentary by Max Bergmann

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Evaluating Europe's Economic Security Strategy
Commentary by Federico Steinberg and Emily Benson

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Transforming European Defense: A New Focus on Integration
Report by Max Bergmann and Otto Svendsen
On-Demand Events

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A New Strategy for Containing Russia

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NATO Summit Hot Wash: A Conversation with Ambassador David Quarrey

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Unpacking the European Parliament Election Results

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Super Election Year: Maintaining Transatlantic Unity

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Energy Security and Geopolitics Conference

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Two Years After the Return of War on European Soil: Charting the Path for EU Defense with Ambassador Charles Fries, Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security and Defense

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The Transatlantic Economic Security Agenda

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The Future of British Foreign Policy: A Conversation with UK Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP
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A New Strategy for Containing Russia
Event — January 30, 2025
NATO Summit Hot Wash: A Conversation with Ambassador David Quarrey
Event — July 17, 2024
Unpacking the European Parliament Election Results
Event — June 17, 2024
Super Election Year: Maintaining Transatlantic Unity
Event — May 7, 2024
Energy Security and Geopolitics Conference
Event — April 23, 2024
Two Years After the Return of War on European Soil: Charting the Path for EU Defense with Ambassador Charles Fries, Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security and Defense
Event — March 4, 2024
The Transatlantic Economic Security Agenda
Event — January 31, 2024
The Future of British Foreign Policy: A Conversation with UK Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP
Event — September 20, 2023
Germany's New China Strategy: A Conversation with German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis
Event — August 28, 2023
Spanish Elections & the Future of European Politics
Event — July 26, 2023