Politico.eu belives things look somewhat dismal for Europe in 2026, as its three big players are ill-situated to lead or take decisive action.
France, Germany and the U.K. each entered 2026 with weak, unpopular governments besieged by the populist right and left, as well as a U.S. administration rooting for their collapse. While none face scheduled general elections, all three risk paralysis at best and destabilization at worst.
