Discord in the European Union

The European Union is facing a number of challenges, from the global financial crisis, energy dependence on Russia, foreign and domestic terrorism, to internal discord between the member states. France and Germany are vying for leadership of the bloc while Central European countries are feeling squeezed between the Russian threat from one side and lack of direction amidst the financial crisis from Brussels on the other. STRATFOR’s coverage follows the geopolitical implications of the European Union’s economics and internal dynamics.