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Spain: Elected Catalan MPs are kept away of regional Parliament with no trial

25/01/2018 Inside Europe

[authorbox authorid="76" title="The Author"] D uring the last Catalan crisis, Spain's National Audience charged two civil society leaders with sedition. They along with thirteen members of the abolished regional government and the President of Parliament…

Brexit May Pave Way for Pan-European Constituency in 2019

24/01/2018 Inside Europe

Yoeri Maertens

[authorbox authorid="59" title="The Author"] O n Tuesday 23 January, the European Constitutional Affairs Committee gave the green light for a proposal which would allocate part of the British parliamentary seats to members elected by a…

The ones to watch in Europe in 2018

19/01/2018 Inside Europe

Julien Hoez

[authorbox authorid="56" title="The Author"] W hile many celebrated the end of 2017 with their families, preparing for a 2018 filled with both hope and fear, the gears were turning within the European Union, with the…

The Baltic States and the gained dependence

18/01/2018 Inside Europe

Vocal Europe

F uture of Europe is still uncertain. Though security is the real priority for all countries, each of them understands the process of achieving security by its own. Lithuanian and Latvian authorities increased political…

The 3G of Armenian-Russian Relations: Guns, Gas and Goods

16/01/2018 Beyond Europe, Inside Europe, Russia

Richard Giragosian

[authorbox authorid="32" title="The Author"] O f the various states of the former Soviet Union, Armenia has long been seen as the most loyal, and perhaps most subservient, to Russia. For Russia, its leverage over Armenia…

Does a Green Britain make for a Brighter Future?

16/01/2018 Inside Europe

Vocal Europe

L ast Thursday, Theresa May, the British Prime Minister, released her plans for a 25-year siege on plastics, in an ill-founded attempt to secure a green, environmentally friendly future for Britain. After a failed cabinet…

Winds of Change in Berlin and the Normalization of Politics in Germany

14/01/2018 Inside Europe

Toni Michel

[authorbox authorid="61" title="The Author"] G ermany’s politics for well over a decade now have been defined by a single principle: “Rule-and-Ruin”. Rule, that is, for Angela Merkel – and ruin for any other political force…

The NHS needs Reform, not Money

11/01/2018 Inside Europe

Richard Mason

[authorbox authorid="62" title="The Author"] I n the United Kingdom, the National Health Service (NHS) is viewed by many to be far more than just our humble health system; to millions it is the pride of…

The EU-Turkey Statement: Gauging the Effects Nearly Two Years On

10/01/2018 Inside Europe, Turkey

Emma Barnes

[dropcap size=small]O n March 18, 2016, the EU and Turkey signed a deal, effective immediately, with the broad goal of stemming the flow of “irregular migration” into Europe, and creating safe and legal channels…

The Smuggling of Syrians Evolves into an Economic and Social Conundrum in Turkey and Europe

07/01/2018 Inside Europe, Turkey

Mahmut Cengiz

[dropcap size=small]T he ongoing Syrian conflict has led to the displacement of millions of Syrians and the continuation of a life of uncertainty despite the prospect of a better life in a new country.…