Martyna Czarnowska

1 month ago | europeanvoices.eu | Martyna Czarnowska |Thomas Seifert

Main image Freedom – a word with myriad meanings. As our author Ljuba Arnautović notes, it can be a “sacred promise” or a “deadly weapon”, a seductive lie or a “lulling melody.” In this issue of European Voices, we trace the contours of this complex idea and examine the ways it is brought to life and defended across societies.

Dec 7, 2024 | europeanvoices.eu | Martyna Czarnowska |Thomas Seifert

Main image It was conceived as a peace project. The European Union still holds true to this vision, yet a crucial question now emerges: How can we, and by what means must we defend this goal? The war in Ukraine and Donald Trump’s electoral success in the USA are forcing a rethink — one that many experts have been advocating for some time. Yet notably, the very name of the first European community contains the resources essential for conventional warfare: Coal and Steel.

Sep 24, 2024 | europeanvoices.eu | Martyna Czarnowska |Thomas Seifert

Main image Europe will be holding its breath when the US elections take place in a few weeks. After all, whoever becomes the new president will also influence the future of transatlantic relations. But what happens if the US turns its back on Europe? What impact would this have on security and defence policy, trade relations, and, last but not least, support for Ukraine? We asked renowned experts, current and former politicians, and intellectuals on both continents for their perspectives.

Sep 24, 2024 | europeanvoices.eu | Martyna Czarnowska

Latvia is a strong advocate for Ukraine’s membership in the EU and NATO. Foreign Minister Baiba Braže explains why this accession would be beneficial and how to deal with an aggressive Russia. Main image • Baiba Braže • Ilze Salnāja, MFA Latvia European Voices: Influential voices within the EU are advocating for more independence from the US, even in the military sense. What consequences would this have? And what if, vice versa, the US would turn its back on Europe?

May 17, 2024 | europeanvoices.eu | Martyna Czarnowska |Thomas Seifert

Main image To hear the phrase “Make Europe Great Again” might evoke a certain nostalgia, suggesting a yearning to revisit and revive past glories. However, our motivation is not rooted in fantasies of grandeur or grievances about Europe’s perceived global weakness. Instead, we acknowledge the critical need for Europe to actively engage in and influence discussions about shifts in power, competitiveness, and defence, taking on a role akin to that of other global players.