European solidarity for Catalonia
The EU has supported the Spanish government in its dispute with the separatists of Catalonia. It has done so in defence of its own interests.
Future of Europe
Two to tango: the unchanging complexity of Turkey-EU relations
Another European Council meeting went by, with no substantial changes regarding Turkey-EU relations. But, this story is not over.
The missile threat in the Mediterranean: implications for European security
The proliferation of missiles and rockets has steadily grown in the Mediterranean. The issue will constitute one of the central challenges for NATO and EU policies in relation to their southern flank.
Crisis in Social Democracy, crisis in Europe?
The competition that has characterised European politics for years has been between a centre-left and centre-right. This may have come to an end.
Merkel pays a high price for her fourth term
Like their Merkel neighbours, the German people and their elites will have to face the problems of nationalism.
Turkey and the EU must stand together for a better future
As a candidate and negotiating country, Turkey is closely following the recent developments and debates about the EU’s current situation and future, since they are intimately related to its own future.
Merkel is Germany
Angela Merkel is not only German, she is Germany. Her latest victory in the elections, while expected, heralds a new phase for the EU, albeit limited.
Transforming the United Nations: countering the US budget-cut threats
The US threat of budget cuts or other means of reducing the importance of the United Nations highlights the need for a more independent and balanced organisation through the reinvigorated role of other powers, such as the EU.
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