Democracy in Europe; such a radical idea?
European democracy is hard fought for and today the launch of a movement like DiEM25 is attacked for its belief that democratising Europe is possible. Just how radical is European democracy?
Tag: Eurosceptics
Report: Central Europe’s Populist Tide with the Legatum Institute
Recently I had the pleasure of listening to a talk about the rise of populism and ‘illiberalism’ in Eastern Europe at the Legatum Institute. A report on the talk and my views thereof.
Cameron’s European reforms are challenged from all sides
There has been a series of varied responses to Prime Minister Cameron’s reform proposals, outlined by Donald Tusk earlier this week. Reactions have been negative from all sides, but there have been positive responses as well. A review of the backlash, only with the HP.
EU membership crucial to the Irish peace-process, says Kenny
An article about the potential impact that a Brexit could have on Anglo-Irish relations, trade as well as the Peace Process in Northern Ireland, all of which could be damaged by Brexit.
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.
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.
Shifts to extremes: the current path of Europe’s electorates
Over the past year, the rising tide of anti-establishmentism has posed itself as a major threat to Europe’s moderate, centrist establishment parties. Can this tide be countered, and can the European centre truly satisfy the demands of the people? Do they even want to? The establishment will have to answer these questions themselves if they want to remain in power.
FDP calls for the creation of a European Army
Leader of the German FDP, Christian Lindner, has called for the creation of a European Army. Is this a realistic proposal, in the modern context with right-wing populism on the rise in Europe?
In Search of Europa 