Heather Grabbe

Heather Grabbe is a prominent political analyst and former adviser to the European Commission, currently associated with the Bruegel economic thinktank. She has been vocal about the challenges the European Union faces, particularly regarding authoritarianism within its ranks, and has emphasized the importance of reliable partnerships like that of the UK during its EU membership. Recently, she commented on the evolving EU-UK relations in light of Brexit, noting that while the UK is no longer at the center of EU priorities, the experience has reshaped the union's approach to defense and security.