A European army? But first a Defence Union
Before having a European army, it would be advisable to first build a Union of Security and Defence, and that is still a long way off.
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The UK: a more insular island
The UK has to some extent been absent, or has withdrawn somewhat, from both the international and, above all, European scenarios.
Tsipras seeks some leeway
The Tsipras' government has soon discovered what sharing sovereignty means in the Eurozone, especially in a country being rescued by “the institutions”.
Europe: fewer Jews, more anti-Semites
Anti-Semitism seems to be on the rise again in much of Europe when, paradoxically, it has fewer Jews than ever.
Ukraine: the peace hiding behind the ceasefire
If consolidating a ceasefire in the eastern Ukraine will be difficult, making peace will be even more so.
Putin and his supporters at Europe’s political extremes
Not only Russia, but Vladimir Putin himself, is gaining influential supporters in Europe.
Dignity by 2030: no hunger and no extreme poverty
The eradication of extreme poverty and the elimination of hunger are noteworthy goals proposed by UN Secretary-General in his report ‘the road to dignity by 2030’.
Tsipras’ responsibility… and Europe’s also
Alexis Tsipras, who will be the new Greek Prime Minister, has a great responsibility ahead, both to his constituents and to Europe.
Greece can’t leave the euro without leaving the EU
Whatever happens in Greece after the 25 January elections will have consequences for the entire Monetary Union and its members and even across the EU.
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