Shahin Vallée and Franziska Brantner debate European democracy, transnational politics, and the meaning of sovereignty. A conversation with Edouard Gaudot.

Germany has shifted its position to unlock the route to an EU recovery fund. But Europe still needs a political alternative to inter-governmental deadlock.

French President Macron's bid to reform Europe has missed vital opportunities. Carefully built alliances and transnational politics are key to effectively changing Europe.