Subject and object: Europe and the emerging great-power competition
We live in a world where competition between the United States and China may push Europe into the background if it doesn't act.
Future of Europe
EU-Japan EPA and SPA: more than a partnership, a necessary turning point for both
With just few weeks for the opening of the G20 summit in Osaka on 28-29 June, the stakes that the world economy faces are higher than ever.
The elections to the European Parliament in perspective: three points to consider before Sunday
The elections to the European Parliament (EP) this Sunday are not receiving the attention they deserve except to question the result of Eurosceptic forces
Spain’s influence in the European Parliament: an historical survey and predictions for the new political cycle
The European parliamentary elections in May 2019 represent a major opportunity for Spain to increase its influence in the EU.
What to look out for in the European elections
The European elections will mark a new, more complex era, with more challenges but also new possibilities to halt and reverse the nationalist-populist movements.
Legal challenges and the practicability of disembarkation centres for illegal migrants outside the EU
This paper analyses the legal challenges and practicability of establishing of disembarkation centres for illegal migrants outside EU territory.
The bundle of sticks: a stronger European defence to face global challenges
This paper describes some of the main initiatives developed by the EU in the field of security and defence during the last three years and how this has led to a stronger engagement with key international partners.
Spain’s socialists beat a divided right but without a clear majority
The Socialists won Spain’s third general election in less than four years, but without a governing majority.
European elections and Brexit: pause, forwards or stop
The eventual holding or otherwise of the European elections in the UK on 23 May could constitute a watershed for British politics and eventually for the EU.
The 1981 coup d’état and trial in Spain: possible lessons for Turkey
This paper briefly analyses the attempted coup d’état carried out in Spain in February 1981 and the trial that was held in its aftermath, with a view to extracting possible lessons that might prove useful to those currently engaged in post-coup justice in Turkey.
Ashamed to be British
The United Kingdom is far from being a ‘happy breed of men’ (or women), thanks to the Brexit fiasco. All of this makes me ashamed to be British.
Europe lifts its Chinese veil
The veil has been lifted from what has called ‘Europe’s naivety’ towards China, although this does not translate into the EU being more united on China.
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