Divided EU Foreign Policies

France is passionate about increasing Europe's strategic autonomy during a time of shifting global power, but not everyone in the European Union is completely on board.

Chancellor Angela Merkel, a steadying force in German politics for the past 13 years, is making her way toward a political exit in the near future. The shakeup will put Germany in a fragile position, which is worrisome for the European Union at large.

While the ballot item won 91 percent of the vote, turnout fell short of the 50 percent needed for the referendum to be valid, jeopardizing the deal with Greece.

Poland is looking to bolster its close relationship with the White House by persuading the United States to build a military base on its soil, but challenges from both east and west might scuttle its best-laid plans.

During his annual "state of the union" speech, the European Commission president put forth a controversial plan to shift from unanimous voting to qualified majority voting for certain issues, including foreign policy and taxation.

With two of Europe's Mediterranean powers unable to resolve their differences over Libya, the prospects for stability and unity in the North African country are as distant as ever.

U.S. President Donald Trump's no-holds-barred approach to trade and sanctions has persuaded European leaders to redouble their efforts to stake out autonomy for the Continent.

Serbia has steadfastly refused to recognize the independence of Kosovo since the former province proclaimed its sovereignty in 2008. That could change if a mutual exchange of territory occurs, but numerous challenges await.

Warsaw is facing numerous foreign policy challenges amid disagreements between its biggest strategic ally and its largest trading partner.