EU: Regional Blocs

The historic decision will complete the EU's security architecture and consolidate Nordic countries' influence over European military affairs as the war in Ukraine rages on.

These countries will probably receive more EU funding and political support to help fend off threats from Russia, but they're unlikely to join the bloc anytime soon.

Looser fiscal rules could promote growth but raise debt levels, while tighter rules could spur unrest and political upheavals in Southern Europe.

The uncertainty generated by the constant lifting and reintroduction of measures will continue to rattle European economies, especially in the tourism-dependent south.

In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Adriano Bosoni, Stratfor senior Europe analyst at RANE, discusses why the country's priorities may not square with those of the European Union.

With vaccination campaigns now in full gear, the EU should reach herd immunity and reopen its economy by the year’s end.

In this episode of Baker's Dozen from Stratfor, a RANE company, host Rodger Baker discusses how Germany's past will shape its future with Dr. James Sheehan, an established historian and professor who’s written extensively on modern Germany. 

Variations in infection rates, vaccine rollouts and public skepticism will impede the bloc from reaching its goal of inoculating 70% of adults by July.

Beijing’s co-opting of a nationalist social media campaign could force some foreign firms to sacrifice access to China’s massive and fast-growing market.