by Klaus Linsenmeier
Populists are a growing community fed first by the “euro-crisis” and later by the “immigration crisis”. Democrats need to investigate on the characteristics of populist policy making in order to bring up…
by Ilya Zaslavsky
Yesterday Russia had an election that yet again disappointed hopes for a functional and reasonable parliament instead of “the mad printer” (that adopted all inhumane and reactionary laws given to it by presidential…
by Vincenzo Scarpetta
Belgium’s liberal MEP and former Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt will be the European Parliament’s lead Brexit negotiator. Open Europe’s Vincenzo Scarpetta looks at what this appointment could mean for the upcoming UK-EU talks.
Guy…
by Paul Ivan
As it becomes increasingly clear that the result of the British referendum will be followed through, the consequences of the UK’s exit from the EU will certainly reduce the Union’s foreign policy…
by Sergej Sumlenny & Eugenia Andreyuk
The situation around occupied Crimea remains unstable. Within the last days, Russia has accused Ukraine in “state terrorism” and started massive military drills along Ukrainian border. Fears of a new Russian invasion…
by Barbara Unmüßig
The city of Rio de Janeiro is once again in the spotlight. Two years after World Cup finals that saw the German team victorious at Maracanã Stadium the city will now be hosting…
by Elaheh Azimfar
The religious dictatorship ruling Iran has launched a new wave of mass executions following an increasing discontent and expanding opposition among Iranian people. At least 36 prisoners were hanged from 2 to 6…
by Jean-Claude Juncker
Dear Julian,
You are becoming a Member of the European Commission at a particularly challenging time for the European Union. Since the beginning of the mandate of this Commission, we have an exceptional opportunity,…
by Iona Jacob
Fighting hate and breaking down stigmatisation requires coming together – it requires community. But what will leaving the European Union mean for the LGBT community?
Being in the EU has given our nation…
by Klaus Linsenmeier
Does the European Union need a constitution to become more democratic? Can a European constitution help the institutions gain legitimacy and acceptance among Member States and their citizens?
The EU institutions are suffering…