A year ago, in the DN edition of August 29, it was written that the 2025-2026 rentrée was looking unpromising, with paralyzed multilateral institutions, diplomacy reduced to spectacle, frequent violations of international norms and prolonged conflicts, all within a European Union threatened, hesitant and divided. The following 12 months confirmed that diagnosis.
This year's rentrée is even more challenging. Europe is looking for a seat at the table, but not just any table — it needs one that reflects its actual weight in the world economy, in geopolitics and in resolving global crises. The lack of unity among member states has hindered Europe's ability to influence international forums.
The article addresses the need for Europe to redefine its position on the global stage, considering recent geopolitical transformations and the weakening of traditional multilateral structures. The search for a new seat at the table also implies a reflection on what kind of leadership the EU is willing to exercise.
