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The paths the EU will choose to take in 2026, the deployment of the digital euro by 2027, the second emissions trading system and the future of the European Green Deal, AI factories and gigafactories across Europe, EU cybersecurity, a European pillar within NATO, possible cooperation between the US and Russia in Eurasia, and the fallout from the G20 summit in Johannesburg are some of the topics featured in this Think Tank Review.

The bluff behind Russia’s ‘peace plan’ and how the Kremlin sets its sights on Kyiv; if Trump’s Ukraine peace deal is a Faustian bargain;  how Ukrainian cities became actors in international politics during the war; an emerging model of European security with Ukraine and without Russia; improving Ukraine's awareness of future technologies; and the case for a transport ban on Russian oil are some of the topics featured in the present update.

Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.

For more than four decades, ambassador João Vale de Almeida has been at the centre of global politics. As an EU Ambassador, and earlier as Director-General and Head of Cabinet for the Commission President, he took part in the conversations that helped shape Europe’s place in the world. His new book, ‘The Divorce of Nations: A Diplomat’s Inside View as the Global Order Collapses’, reflects on his experiences, and on 1 October he was invited to the Council to share some of his insights.

Civil society’s role in preparing for EU enlargement, the geopolitical potential of Europe’s internal market, EU-China climate relations, managing a changing transatlantic security partnership, China’s policy towards the EU, the future of the World Trade Organization and China’s geopolitical competition with the West are some of the topics covered in this Think Tank Review.

Europe’s position as a global leader in innovation is at a crossroads. With emerging technologies, shifting geopolitics and regulatory hurdles, how can Europe secure its industrial future? The Council Library and Springer Nature invited four leading experts from academia, industry and policy to discuss the critical steps needed to ensure Europe remains competitive.

The production and use of Ukrainian battlefield unmanned aerial vehicles; a six-month progress assessment of the US-Ukraine reconstruction investment fund; why Washington’s newest oil sanctions won’t be enough to pressure Putin; the question of whether sanctions against Russia are making a difference after three years of war in Ukraine; and how the EU can help Ukraine unlock its renewable energy potential are some of the topics discussed in the present update.

On 1 October, something quite extraordinary happened at the Council Archives: we received a signed page of the Treaty of Rome! How did this happen? We’re delighted to share the story behind this remarkable arrival.

With Denmark holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the country’s remarkable libraries. From the futuristic Dokk1 in Aarhus to the iconic Black Diamond in Copenhagen, Danish libraries are more than just places to read. They’re vibrant, community-driven spaces. Join us as we explore some of Denmark’s best and see why these libraries are truly special.

Des historiens, des politistes et des collaborateurs de Jacques Delors se sont penchés sur sa vie politique, que ce soit au niveau national français ou en tant que président de la Commission européenne. Le livre présente le parcours d'un homme politique autodidacte qui inclut des moments peu connus, tels que son passage à l'ENA ou son mandat de député au Parlement européen. Le livre contient également une liste exhaustive des publications de cet auteur prolifique, datant de 1956 à 2022.