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Rodrigo Vaz

Rodrigo Vaz is an EU policy analyst and consultant, currently based in Lisbon. He has served as deputy attaché in the Portuguese permanent representation to the EU. He has degrees from the College of Europe and SOAS in London. He focuses on foreign policy, mobility and digital affairs.

European politicians reading on red stairs, symbolising cautious political approach.

Europe’s Centre-Left Chose Caution Over Conviction and Now Faces Collapse

Rodrigo Vaz

Bold choices, not better messaging, are the only way to save Europe’s centre-left from electoral extinction.

After Michel exits, enter Marin?

Rodrigo Vaz

Sanna Marin is the right person to preside over the European Council. But would she want to?

Disunited In Diversity: How National Electoral Outcomes Harm Europe

Rodrigo Vaz

Parties belonging to the ‘moderate’ political spectrum in today’s Europe have been claiming victory in national elections across EU countries. In the Netherlands, France, Germany