ECFR's Julien Barnes-Dacey told Bloomberg that continuing EU support for Israel’s military actions amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has become untenable. His remarks suggest a rethinking of entrenched alliances and a call for policies that prioritize human rights, aligning with anti-authoritarian and anti-fascist principles.

ECFR organized a series of events, including roundtables, public opinion meetings, and closed-door briefings with key EU policymakers and officials. The initiatives covered critical issues such as security in the Sahel and Horn of Africa, EU-China relations, and geoeconomics, illustrating ECFR's role in fostering informed debate on Europe’s global role.

ECFR published a comprehensive poll-based report analyzing global public opinion one year into Russia’s war on Ukraine. The study highlights the consolidation of Western views in contrast to multipolar perceptions emerging outside the West, contributing to informed democratic discourse.

ECFR has organized a series of public events, roundtables, and conferences engaging EU decision-makers and policy experts on issues including security, defense, and geoeconomics. These initiatives aim to promote informed debate and transparency in European policy-making, reinforcing democratic discourse.

ECFR published an in‐depth analysis on its website outlining the potential benefits of a mandatory EU human rights due diligence (HRDD) law. The article highlights how such legislation could hold corporations accountable for human rights abuses, using the TotalEnergies case as context. The analysis argues that clear and enforceable HRDD standards would promote ethical business practices and strengthen corporate accountability—core progressive values that counter authoritarian and exploitative practices.