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.

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The United States Should Press the European Union to Act on Eurobonds for Ukraine

The United States is now once again delivering, having passed a $60 billion supplemental budget for Ukraine. But where is Europe’s supplemental? Europe has the wealth and capacity to turn the tide of the war, but it hasn’t realized it yet.

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Commentary by Max Bergmann — June 20, 2024

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The Eurofile

Hosted by Max Bergmann, director of the Stuart Center and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, and Donatienne Ruy, director of the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy at CSIS, “The Eurofile” looks at Europe through a Washington lens. We will discuss, debate, and dissect the big issues consuming Europe with some of the leading voices from the transatlantic community. We’ll try to make sense of developments in Brussels, break down European elections, and discuss all the issues roiling transatlantic relations. So join us for “The Eurofile” every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Europe Needs Bold Economic Action in the Face of the Iran Shock

As the war in Iran disrupts global energy markets, Europe cannot afford to wait. The European Union must launch a bold, collectively financed response—accelerating electrification, supporting Ukraine, and finally building a true European energy union.

Commentary by Max Bergmann and Federico Steinberg — March 27, 2026

Europe Needs an ASAP Program for Air Defense

The U.S.-Iran war has exposed the fragility of Western air defense stockpiles. Europe must launch a crash program to scale up its own missile manufacturing before supply shortages leave Ukraine and the continent exposed.

Brief by Max Bergmann, Otto Svendsen, and Jonathan Burchell — March 23, 2026

The Eurofile Live Podcast: Europe in the Wake of the 2025 NSS

The Eurofile LIVE: A special video podcast event on the new U.S. National Security Strategy and its impact on Europe’s security future. Max Bergmann is joined by Abe Newman and Kristine Berzina to examine transatlantic tech, European security, and what it all means.

Event — December 9, 2025

The NSS That Could Destroy the NATO Alliance

The latest U.S. National Security Strategy doesn’t just sideline Europe—it seeks to reshape its politics, backing nationalist parties and challenging the European Union in ways that could push the transatlantic alliance to the brink.

Commentary by Max Bergmann — December 5, 2025