Germany’s leadership of the Union
Germany is well known for being the de facto leader of the EU and its most powerful entity. However, there are many reasons to believe this is both not a permanent fixture nor an absolute one now. A commentary.
Greek Bailout – new faces, old questions
Greece has been passing reforms since Alexis Tsipras’ government, reelected in September, underwent the path of accepting the Troika’s demands. However things have come up against a wall recently over pensions; meanwhile in the opposition, New Democracy has a new face.
Poland’s shift rightwards – threat to democracy?
Here I outline the steps Poland’s government has taken to the right, why I believe Poland has begun to violate the rule of law and why I believe we are right to criticise it.
Britain in Europe – negotiations gather pace for a February deal
As optimism rises for a deal to be made in February, there still remain issues to be resolved in the British negotiations with the EU, and ministers begin to manoeuvre as Britain moves towards the referendum .
State of the Union – Weekend Euro News Update
Weekly update of European news from over the weekend; updates from Greece, Germany the UK and Poland.
Euro News Memo
A happy new year to all and a warm welcome back to the HP. This is just a quick update on Christmas and what will be taking place in the coming weeks and months of 2016.
On Spain, Greece, Italy and our plans for a European movement to democratise the EU – Interview: L’Espresso
Originally posted on Yanis Varoufakis:
The English text of the answers I sent to L’Espresso follows. The interview covers the Spanish elections, the latest from Greece’s never ending depression and, more importantly, a foreshadowing of the pan-European movement (not party!) that will be launched in February – with a simple, but radical, agenda of democratising…
Euro News Memo – Outcome of the Spanish elections
A short memorandum on the outcomes of Spain’s recent general elections, the problems they now face and the challenges the parties will face moving forward.
December European Council Summit: an analysis
The first 2 days of the December summit have passed and I’ve put together a lengthy analysis with news and comments on the current developments in Brussels so far – the renegotiation, Border and Coast guard and other European politics.
Euro News Memo – European election news
Memo on a few recent political developments in Europe – the aftermath of the French regional vote, outcome of CDU party conference on Monday, and the ongoing Spanish election campaign
