The interdependence of the British economy: a contribution to the Brexit debate
It is not easy to justify the UK’s exit from the EU on the grounds of economic arguments.
Future of Europe
Limited but non negligible consequences of Cameron’s agreement for Spain
Though undesirable for a country so firmly pro-European, the effects of the UK-EU deal do not have to be particularly dramatic for Spain, especially if they do not entail a cascade of petitions to obtain a singular status from other countries.
Stormy months on the Aegean: the refugee deal and its impact on Turkey-EU relations
The refugee deal of 2015, followed by the opening up of a negotiation chapter, has revitalised the relations between Turkey and the EU; however, there are crucial points to bear in mind for future relations to be sustained.
Europe: too many crises for so little leadership
The EU is accumulating crises without managing to resolve them. Too many for a Europe lacking leadership.
Schengen: a collective asset no one stands up for
Schengen is the main collective asset that the EU has produced, along with the euro and the common market.
Spain’s stance on Cameron’s negotiations
What is Spain’s stance on the negotiations for a new settlement for the UK in the EU prior to a referendum on the issue?
European prose for David Cameron: not much changes
David Cameron emerged with his spoils. He secured a special status in the EU. But he already had that, and things have scarcely changed
Juncker: no time for business as usual?
How is the new European Commission, led by Jean-Claude Juncker, facing up to the numerous crises that are besetting the EU?
The EU’s limits in the face of Poland’s retrograde step towards illiberalism
The effect of the Juncker Commission's initiative in the face of Poland's retrograde step towards illiberalism remains to be seen.
Surrounded by trouble, hit by conflict: Turkey and its manifold challenges
Located in a difficult zone of conflict and power struggles between multiple players, Turkey is experiencing some hard times. Difficulties regarding its foreign policy are currently coupled with turmoil in its domestic politics, rising conflict and threats against democracy.
Spain in uncharted territory after inconclusive general election
The two upstart parties, the centrist Ciudadanos (‘Citizens’) and the anti-austerity Podemos (‘We Can’), broke the hegemony of the conservative Popular Party (PP) and the centre-left Socialists (PSOE), the two mainstream parties that have alternated in power since 1982.
General elections in Spain: from a two to a multiple-party system?
What can we expect the day after the general elections in Spain? After the 20D we will see whether Spain’s democracy is fit for multiparty, consensus-based, and perhaps even coalition governments.
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