The Draghi Report Revisited | Conclusion
In the concluding instalment of the Draghi Report Revisited series, series editors Ron Stoop and Berend Kwak assess how far the EU has come, one year after Mario Draghi’s call for a stronger and more competitive Europe. Drawing on the sectoral deep dives by HCSS analysts, they outline where real progress has been made — and where Europe continues to fall short in achieving industrial, technological and economic sovereignty. Their verdict: while policy ambition is rising, implementation remains slow, fragmented and underfunded — leaving Europe at risk of staying a regulatory power rather than becoming an industrial one.
New HCSS report: How can China and the Netherlands cooperate to accelerate the green transition?
What can the Netherlands and China learn from each other to drive the green transition? A new HCSS report by Fiona De Cuyper, Ardi Bouwers, and Laura Birkman compares how China and the Netherlands design and implement sustainability policy—and where cooperation can accelerate the green transition. The study identifies shared priorities, complementary strengths, and strategic opportunities across physical connectivity, environmental quality, and resilience, offering concrete recommendations for future Sino-Dutch collaboration.
Strategische Vragen | De Strateeg: Kijkt het Midden-Oosten wel naar Europa?
Veel Europese landen spreken zich fel uit over de situatie in Midden-Oosten, maar toch blijft de diplomatieke invloed van Europa in de regio beperkt. Hoe komt het dat de Europese Unie weinig invloed heeft op het vredesproces in het Midden-Oosten? Opnieuw te gast bij Paul van Liempt in BNR podcast De Strateeg is HCSS expert en oud EU-gezant Sven Koopmans.
