Europe’s identity problem: Tsipras, Greece and the undesired agreement
The 2015 negotiations between Tsipras government and European institutions were a turning point in the history of the European integration.
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Elections in Romania from a Polish Perspective
Claudia Ciobanu analyzes the parallels between the recent elections in Romania and the Polish political scene.
Farewell Charlemagne: Europe in regions
Some people believe that Europe is undergoing a process of Balkanisation, although the continent’s regionalisation might in fact be something positive, combining unity and diversity.
Does the European Union need an army?
The debate over a European army is as old as the EU itself. While controversial, an army could be the answer to Europe’s crises, from migration to the rise of populism.
What should be Europe’s reaction to Belarus’ parliamentary elections?
For the first time in 20 years, the opposition is represented in the Belarusian parliament. While this is a purely symbolic institution, the EU should consider cooperating with Belarus’ new parliamentarians.
Broken Britain?
By Louisa Naks British media have been recently reporting on the rise in hate crimes. According to some reports there has been a 20% increase in hate crimes following the referendum results. While this is a troubling figure, we shouldn’t jump to conclusion that any crime perpetrated against an immigrant is a hate crime. Take…
Solutions for the post-Brexit political system
The referendum has emerged as a way to involve citizens in the decision-making on the European integration. A democratic tool or a deadly threat to the European Union?
Europe: Made in Crisis
Will Europeans finally make a decision on their own future?
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?
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.
