Giles Merritt

Giles Merritt is the Founder and Chairman of Friends of Europe, the leading Brussels think tank that since 1999 has used innovative methods to bring EU-related issues to public attention around Europe.
5 Articles

Europe at a Crossroads: Immigration, Populism, and the Future of the EU

When historians look back on pivotal moments that reshaped Europe, they may well choose 2015-16. Not Russia’s invasion…

Defending Europe: Forget the big guns and aim for ‘smart’ warfare

But while pondering their options, they risk drawing the wrong conclusions. Ukrainian David has been fighting a ‘smart’…

Why 2024 will be a ‘make or break’ year for Europe

So much for the more immediate troubles that will beset the EU from next year onwards. More alarming…

Is an EU Army Coming?

Bringing together aircraft is obviously easier than creating a new army, but it may be a pointer to…

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