Europe is facing an unprecedented influx of asylum seekers. This has put considerable strains on several Member States, both transit and destination countries, that have… Weiterlesen »An economic assessment of asylum seeker inflows
November, 1st saw the first anniversary of Jean Claude Juncker and his team taking over their duties in the “last chance” European Commission – as… Weiterlesen »The Juncker Commission has Brussels in a state of upheaval: One year on, nothing is the way it used to be
Democratic legitimacy depends on a vibrant public debate on political solutions and alternatives to allow citizens to make informed political (electoral) choices and to exercise… Weiterlesen »We Need to Talk about Europe: How Parliaments Communicate EU Affairs to their Citizens
More integration is not only the optimal path for resolving the recent crises of the Eurozone and the accommodation of refugees but also the best… Weiterlesen »It’s the community, stupid!
Millions of Spanish people have been protesting against austerity policies and their consequences. The Spanish government has responded with a law on public security that… Weiterlesen »Human rights in Spain – a mere national topic?
The six months negotiations with Greece can mark a turning point in the way Europe deals with its weaker members, requiring concessions from both sides.
The Greek government decided to call a referendum on the creditors’ 25 June 2015 proposals. It is effectively a crucial referendum that will influence Greece’s… Weiterlesen »The Greek Referendum on the Euro: Options and Implications
The numbers of people dying on their way to Europe has increased over the past decade.
In 2009 the EU launched the Eastern Partnership (EaP) as the Eastern Dimension of the European Neighbourhood Policy.
