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…
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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…
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…
Why there still is no common European asylum system
Asylum seeker’s rights are human rights Migration, asylum and international protection are the EU’s most pressing matters in today’s polarised political climate. With more than…
Between the Europe of Morawiecki and Macron
An interview with MEP Pavel Svoboda Pavel Svoboda – Czech politician and lawyer, Member of the European Parliament for the Christian and Democratic Union –…
The Macedonian Referendum: two sides of a coin
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…
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…
Towards a Civic Union?
No matter how the EU elections go in 2019 – Europe needs new ways in its policy design. Translation from German to English: Dominik Kirchdorfer…
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….