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Author: kingsstudent97

A European Studies undergrad who's as pro-EU as it gets; political union, federalism, bring on the single currency. But in all seriousness, I'm open to debate, am willing to argue as well as hear the other side and will concede when I'm wrong. Ask anyone, it's almost a pastime.
The Price of Freedom: France votes to lengthen State of Emergency
Paris Terror Attack

The Price of Freedom: France votes to lengthen State of Emergency

20/11/201520/11/2015 kingsstudent97Leave a comment

The Assemblée Nationale has chosen to take a certain path in response to Friday’s attacks, however many are sceptical as to whether it’s the right one.

Paris Terror Attacks: Reaction & Response
Paris Terror Attack

Paris Terror Attacks: Reaction & Response

18/11/201518/11/2015 kingsstudent97Leave a comment

My take on the reaction to the Paris terror attacks, and how Europe should move forward

State of the Union: Weekend Euro News Update
State of the Union Update

State of the Union: Weekend Euro News Update

16/11/201516/11/2015 kingsstudent97Leave a comment

Updates on Euro-News over the weekend – politics, economics, crises & debate

The Split in the German Establishment: Merkel’s last stand
Migration Crisis

The Split in the German Establishment: Merkel’s last stand

12/11/201504/12/2015 kingsstudent97Leave a comment

Angela Merkel’s dominant position is undermined as her allies in the German establishment abandon her Migration policy and support for the policy dwindles.

Catalan Independence Vote: the rise of separatism?
Catalan Independence

Catalan Independence Vote: the rise of separatism?

10/11/201526/04/2017 kingsstudent97Leave a comment

The Catalan regional parliament has voted in favour of independence. Is this the right move for them? What are the consequences for Spain, and Europe?

State of the Union: Weekend Euro News Update
State of the Union Update

State of the Union: Weekend Euro News Update

09/11/201508/11/2015 kingsstudent97Leave a comment

Weekend Euro news update, including Greek debt crisis , migration crisis & further fears thrown about over Brexit

Poetry

Brave Men

08/11/2015 kingsstudent97Leave a comment

“And we return to brave men’s graves in memory, lest we forget.”

State of the Union: Weekend Euro News Update
State of the Union Update

State of the Union: Weekend Euro News Update

02/11/201502/11/2015 kingsstudent97Leave a comment

Development of British-EU negotiations, splits in the German establishment and a minor shift in the state of migrants’ lives – all the updates on Euro News over the weekend.

Euroscepticism

Dr Schäuble’s Plan for Europe: Do Europeans approve? – English version of my article in Die Zeit

30/10/2015 kingsstudent97Leave a comment

Originally posted on Yanis Varoufakis:
On 15th July 2015 Die Zeit published this piece. Here is the original English language version. The reason five months of negotiations between Greece and Europe led to impasse is that Dr Schäuble was determined that they would. By the time I attended my first Brussels meetings in early February,…

Case 2: Poland – Law & Justice sweeps to power
Elections · Euroscepticism

Case 2: Poland – Law & Justice sweeps to power

30/10/201504/12/2015 kingsstudent97Leave a comment

Poland on Sunday saw a distinct shift towards right wing, nationalist conservatism and euroscepticism.

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