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European elections: Can the same old EPP really open a new chapter for Europe?
With the prophetic words of “opening a new chapter for Europe”, the EPP builds its manifesto around four catchphrases. Whether political soundness and coherence follow…
European Elections: can Vestager define a new approach for a changing Europe?
Another edition for the beady eyed followers of European politics and the current Spitzenkandidaten race for the EU Commission president. This time, we look at…
European Elections: Retune the EU and let’s stand still!
Following our previous analysis of the Social Democrats, we are now taking a look at the ECR group, (European Conservatives and Reformists). In case you…
European Elections: Frans Timmermans’ social system – would it work?
The political European election campaigns are in full swing and each Spitzenkandidat is trying their best to generate as much media attention as possible in…
Finland ahead of the Council presidency
Increased political fragmentation at the core of recent election results Disappointment. Injustice. The bittersweet taste of joy that lingers in your tears as the victory…
On the Original “Brexit Day” Civil Society Meets in the European Parliament to Discuss Europe’s Future
The 29th March 2019 was engraved in many of our minds for 2 years as the day that the UK finally breaks away from its…
How Brexit Could Mean a Shift to the Right for the Whole EU
The far-right undercurrent in Europe is nothing new, but experts are now warning that these former marginal pockets of extremism are gaining support from a…
Dialect and Identity: When in Rome, Speak as the Romans do
Dialect is an element of a place and it is infectious: live there long enough and you will start speaking that way too Originally published…
A New European Social Contract: Rethinking Our Welfare State
This article was produced thanks to our partnership with EU Events. The welfare state is a universal concept in Europe. It is a pillar of…