Spain and the 26 June elections, so now what?
Spaniards experienced the shortest term of office in the history of Spanish democracy and the end of the PP-PSOE two-party predominance. Will a stable government change the country’s direction?
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Could Brexit signal a Trump victory?
If the Brexit vote led Britain and the European Union into uncharted territory, a Donald Trump victory could see the most powerful country in the world become the standard-bearer for populist movements everywhere. The danger is very real as both Brexit and the rise of Mr. Trump share common factors that could give us some indications as to how Americans will be voting in November.
A Scot’s View on Brexit
On Friday, 24 June 2016, Brits woke up stunned to discover that the UK had voted to leave Europe. It was an earth-shattering sensation. As a Scot abroad, I was devastated. Thirty years for nothing? The vote of the ignorant, the elderly and some so rich that they don’t need to belong to anything, had turned their back to the world, progress, positive environmentalism and so many other elements that are an integral part of belonging to the EU.
Brexit: Democracy at Work?
The most troubling thing about the EU referendum in the UK isn’t its result but what the campaign revealed about the condition of our democracies.
Brexit: A blessing in disguise?
One of Europe’s worse nightmares became a reality after last Thursday’s British EU referendum result. But could Brexit also be a blessing in disguise for Europe?
The lesser of two evils
In this year’s US presidential election, Europe is sticking to its guns once again favoring a Democrat over a Republican. But, this time, the reasons are quite different.
Looming shadows over Europe
As the date of the British referendum on its EU membership approaches, the country finds itself evenly split, while Europe holds its breath.
EU Referendum and the contradictions of Tory ideology
The battle over the EU membership within the Conservative Party has exposed the deep-seated divisions as well as contradictions of its Thatcherite ideology. These will outlive the campaign itself.
Brexit Beyond Left and Right: Globalisation, Class and Party Politics in the EU Referendum
One interesting aspect of the EU referendum in the UK campaign is the manner in which it has divided both of the main political parties. The tone of the debate has been characterised by populism, anger and misinformation. But beneath that, at a more fundamental level, it has revealed the re-orientation of party politics beyond traditional left/right divisions.
Towards An Ever-Closer (Dis-) Union
Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or not? On June 23rd, just shy of one week, the British people will come forth and seal the fate of their country and, perhaps, of Europe as a whole. But how did we get here in the first place?
