A social Europe, protective but not protectionist
The debate about social Europe has relaunched the social dimension as a way of reacting to the attacks from various populist quarters and the discontent.
Future of Europe
Macron, champion of European sovereignty
In Emmanuel Macron, France has secured a pro-European President but in a society that is divided on the issue.
Discovering the Mediterranean (and tapping into its pro-European attitudes)
It seems likely that the group of Southern EU countries that met in Madrid will be able to mould the future of Europe in a decisive way.
Open France vs closed France, on the rise vs in decline, new vs old
France has open wounds. Will Macron manage to bind them and push through reforms that have been put off for too long? This is the big issue.
From Istanbul to Madrid: five things to know before the Turkish constitutional referendum
The main question is not the constitutional reform itself, but approval of the governing party, and the figure of President Erdoğan.
Germany and Trump-America: back on track?
Garmany and Washington DC seem to be on the way to pragmatic cooperation, even when there is still significant disagreement.
Different speeds? Not so fast!
The EU cannot allow itself to proceed at the speed of the slowest or the most reluctant member, but various speeds could turn into variable geometry.
Why Spain would like a ‘soft’ Brexit for the UK
Spain has good reasons for wanting the best possible relationship between Britain and the EU as a result of Brexit, but it cannot allow the UK to be better off outside the EU than inside it.
28 March 2019: no end in sight for Brexit
It has already become clear that the drama of Brexit, if it is to end at all, will have various acts and various rhythms. There will be various Brexits.
The euro as a social bond: why do Eurozone citizens still back the single currency?
This paper tries to understand why despite the pain in the South of the Eurozone and the anger in the North the majority of the people still support the euro.
A new deal for Europe
Finding a new internal balance is especially important at a time when Europe needs to be both able and willing to play a bigger role on the world stage.
One year on: an assessment of the EU-Turkey statement on refugees
An honest assessment of the refugee deal is very much needed since the EU is considering new ones with other transit countries. Both Turkey and key EU countries are facing electoral challenges as well: internal politics and foreign policy decisions are highly interwoven.