10. February 2025

Hans-Dieter Heumann and Landry Charrier in conversation with the ECFR about Europe's power between challenges and geopolitical opportunities. Hans-Dieter Heumann and Landry Charrier at the ECFR on Europe's power – challenges and geopolitical opportunities.

The European Union stands at a turning point in its geopolitical development. As uncertainty in international politics grows, current geopolitical analyses show that Europe has the potential to redefine its role as a global power. The article explores how European sovereignty, military competitiveness, and strategic cooperation between European states could become Europe's key strengths in the coming years.

Hans-Dieter Heumann and Landry Charrier in conversation with the ECFR about Europe's power between challenges and geopolitical opportunities.
Hans-Dieter Heumann and Landry Charrier in conversation with the ECFR about Europe's power between challenges and geopolitical opportunities. © European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
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Europe is currently in a phase of geopolitical reorientation. Amid growing global uncertainty and increasing tensions, as exemplified by Donald Trump's election and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Union has recognized the need to develop a coherent geopolitical strategy. In particular, the concepts of "European sovereignty" and "strategic autonomy" are coming to the forefront. These terms reflect Europe's desire to position itself more strongly as a global actor and to become more militarily and economically independent from external powers.

A key step in this direction is the further development of defense and security cooperation between European states. Countries like France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom are increasingly aligning their efforts towards a common goal: fostering a stable, integrated power structure that allows Europe to confidently face global challenges. At the same time, the importance of strategic cohesion within the EU is becoming ever clearer, as only through a strong and united Europe can it successfully seize geopolitical opportunities and assert its power in the international arena.

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