Who is to Blame for the State of the Eurozone?

Commentary by Louis VIS Whilst the idea of a single currency for the whole of the European Union (EU) gained momentum from 1969 onwards, it had to wait until the signing of the Maastricht Treaty in 1992 and the strong leadership of Jacques Delors, then President of the European Commission, to become a concrete European … More Who is to Blame for the State of the Eurozone?

Why Wallonia’s Blocking of CETA is a Concern for the UK

Commentary by Gabriella AKTINS Whilst the negotiation of an EU-Canada trade deal may seem of little significance to the UK in the light of Theresa May’s first EU summit as Prime Minister, the difficulties the EU is facing should be a grave warning for the UK.  Currently, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with Canada (CETA) … More Why Wallonia’s Blocking of CETA is a Concern for the UK

The EU’s Next Referendum: Hungary and the Migrant Relocation Mechanism

Commentary by Danaë LAZARI The Brexit referendum has dominated EU media for many months, but upcoming referendums in other EU Member States also have the potential to uproot the conventional policies of those states, with significant consequences for the EU. On Tuesday, it was announced that the Italian referendum on constitutional reform will take place on … More The EU’s Next Referendum: Hungary and the Migrant Relocation Mechanism

EU Leaders in Bratislava: What to Expect

Commentary by Kirsten WILLIAMS On 16 September, EU officials will meet in Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava, for an informal ‘summit’. While a seismic change in the way the EU functions is not on the cards, European leaders will be discussing some of the issues currently challenging the bloc. First on the agenda is likely to be … More EU Leaders in Bratislava: What to Expect

Does the European Union Have a Final Frontier?

Commentary by Louis VIS Defining the boundaries of a country or nation state is vital to help build a sense of identity, because it helps distinguish between insiders and outsiders; ‘us’ and ‘them’.  A ‘frontier’ can be defined as ‘a line or border separating two countries’, and therefore a ‘final frontier’ implies a static or immovable … More Does the European Union Have a Final Frontier?

The Continuing Saga of the Austrian Presidential Elections

Commentary by Danaë LAZARI If a week is a long time in politics, the last five have given onlookers enough change and uncertainty to last several months. In the month after it was announced that the UK had voted to leave the EU, Brexit dominated the political sphere – certainly in Europe, but with a … More The Continuing Saga of the Austrian Presidential Elections

A Troublesome Trio: Italy, Spain and Portugal in the EU.

Commentary by Kirsten WILLIAMS On 24th June, Europe woke to the shock decision by the UK – in reality only England and Wales – to leave the EU. International media was quickly consumed by a spate of resignations, angry protests and near-collapses of established political parties. A quick leadership campaign handed Theresa May the leadership of the … More A Troublesome Trio: Italy, Spain and Portugal in the EU.

Your Vote Matters

Tomorrow up to 46 million eligible voters will go to the polls to answer the question: “Should the UK remain a member of the European Union, or leave the European Union?”. In light of tomorrow’s significance, we have suspended our updates for this week and aim to prepare a special issue on the outcome of … More Your Vote Matters

EU Referendum Debates

The EU Debates: National Referendum Specials EU Referendum – The Great Debate: David Dimbleby, Mishal Husain and Emily Maitlis present the biggest debate of the EU referendum campaign live from the SSE Arena in Wembley, London. How Should I Vote? – The EU Debate: Live from Glasgow, Victoria Derbyshire hosts a debate on the issues that matter to … More EU Referendum Debates