Two years ago, I published a book about Europe’s greatest challenges and opportunities and about the changes we urgently need to secure our future.

“If you think Europe can ever defend itself without the U.S., keep on dreaming.” That’s what Mark Rutte told us during a visit to the European Parliament. When I heard it, I immediately thought: we need to prove him wrong.

I've sent a letter to Ursula von der Leyen and commissioner for tech Henna Virkkunen that Europe should invite AI innovators.

“Welcome to the era of the rogue American superpower. It will be lonely and dangerous.” As a member of the US delegation of the European Parliament, I follow the EU-US relations closely.

'You leave a hole that we will never be able to fill.' Written on a yellow and blue flag. Maidan Square in Kyiv is covered with them. Each flag represents a soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice for Ukraine.

After Venezuela, President Trump is now turning his sights on Greenland. Europe has no time to lose and must take action now.