The Macedonian referendum result has created mixed feelings: 3 months ago a historic agreement between the Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras and the Macedonian prime…
Thought Babble
Think pieces, Babble style.
The Balkan States Still on the EU Waiting List: Experts Explain Why
This article was produced thanks to our partnership with EU Events. Back in 2013, Croatia became the EU’s newest member – a title it retains…
How the Dawn of the “Democracy Festival” Could Transform Our Relationship With Politics
Two weeks ago, a new kind of festival hit Brussels’ quaint Leopold Park. But it wasn’t the usual suspects of food, drink or music which…
How Italy isolated itself for 2 months from the rest of Europe
What has been happening in Italy in the past few days? Maybe non-Italians are not so up to date on the latest developments, but there…
The Rise of “Regrexit” as Tory MPs Drop Like Flies
Back in June 2016, the Leave Campaign won the Brexit referendum with 51.9%, while the Remain Campaign finished on 48.1%. But two years later, as…
The UK-US special relationship: not so special after Brexit
“The UK is going to be at the back of the queue” noted then President Obama in 2016, just before the fateful vote on Brexit….
From Brussels to Helsinki: How Trump Destabilised the EU
Two weeks ago many contradictions of the EU policy making process were displayed yet again in the context of the migration crisis in the Mediterranean….
European Nations Named and Shamed for Failing Citizens’ Sexual Health Needs
April this year marked 50 years of family planning being declared a basic human right. This is a timely milestone considering that just a few…
Germany and France march on! The Meseberg Declaration
With Angela Merkel under domestic pressure, France and Germany have just put forward their new joint plan for continued European integration; the Meseberg Declaration. While…
‘La Route du Levant’ – The view from a Jihadist’s Eyes
This article was produced, courtesy of our partnership with EU Events. It was an unusual atmosphere in the European Parliament, as two sombre-faced actors marched…