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.
Future of Europe
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.
Listen to the people and revoke Article 50
The ‘Revoke Article 50’ petition is now trending. Indeed, revocation would be the best move for Britain.
An unfair tax policy de-legitimizes the EU
The ECOFIN has failed to approve the first of the fair taxation directives. The EU should be more assertive against tax evasion.
The return of industrial policy: more European than Europeanist
Industrial policy is nothing new in Europe but the level of urgency and ambition has increased markedly. It has to be both European and Europeanist.
Europe’s choice: what lies ahead?
The world is changing, and so is Europe. It is clear that in 2019 the race for office in EU institutions will be fiercely contested.