2025 Forecast: Europe

Factors pulling the Continent apart outweigh those pushing it together.

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The defining feature of Europe in 2025 will be political instability, complicating its ability to address immense internal and external challenges. Several states that are critical supporters of Ukraine in its defense against Russia are facing pivotal elections. In Germany, populist and extremist parties are gaining traction ahead of federal elections in late February, threatening […]

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