Germans and their “angst”
German's fear is exploited by a new right wing. The Alternative for Germany and the PEGIDA movement march against refugees and Islam
Future of Europe
Electoral scenarios: somewhere between grey and black
The next few months could be decisive for the electoral scenarios in Europe. There will be elections in Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, France and Germany.
English will continue to be spoken in Brussels
English is deeply rooted in the institutions of the EU and this is not about to change, whether Brexit finally comes to pass or not.
Brave discourses, constructive discourses
The general discourse of political leaders can carry weight. But as Angela Merkel is experiencing, the discourses of courage are no guarantee of success.
An agenda for the future of the European Union: addressing citizens’ expectations
The EU leaders meeting in Bratislava on 16 September face a challenging, not to say hostile, environment. Responding to people’s fundamental concerns will simultaneously help member states and enhance the value of the EU for its citizens.
Europeans, get down to work
The EU must decide not so much what it wants to be, as what it wants to do, both with itself and with the UK. Europeans should get down to work
From a failed coup to state of emergency: democracy in Turkey today
In light of Erdoğan’s push for a move towards a presidential regime, it is clear that there has never been enough support for a regime change in Turkey.
Italy’s best solution: private interest with a side of public bailout
Allowing bailout in Italy is the lesser of two evils. A bailout has its costs, but the costs of enforcing a bail-in are more destructive and far-reaching.
Turkey’s coup: the first one that failed
Erdoğan should use the coup to be magnanimous and not further divide Turkey, but past events have shown that this is not his style.
English are the exception — Europeans dig the EU
The era of empires is long forgotten. For continental Europeans, especially those in the South, the EU remains a pillar of democratic stability.
NATO and the EU: finally, in a common-law marriage
Despite of Brexit, desire is growing in the EU for greater military autonomy, certainly, but it is also becoming more focused on the Atlantic.
After Brexit: Schengen remains in the balance, but the border question should not be neglected
2016 can still be remembered as the moment of the successful call for the unilateral reestablishment of national border controls, leading to a progressive decline of freedom of movement in the EU.
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