Short-termism in the long run
Europe should be a model for liberals the world over. But today, Europe is increasingly characterised by fear.
Commentary
Co-ordination is key to G8 success
Enlarged G8 summits are proving to be inefficient and the EU bears much of the blame
Theocracy dot com
Events in Iran show just to what extent the new technologies can affect the political landscape
The coup in Honduras and approaches to semi-democracies
The Honduras coup is intolerable. The EU should remain aware of its responsibilities and capacity for influence in conflicts that have international repercussions.
The EU’s illiberal Balkan friends
After years of engagement, the EU may have helped create illiberal democracies across the Balkans
Fragility in the making
Bulgarians go to polls on Sunday. Instead of enhancing the fledgling democracy, the elections have increased feelings of uncertainty concerning Bulgaria?s democratic future.
Right problem, wrong solution
The German Constitutional Court finally approved the Lisbon Treaty this week. But why was this necessary?
Is Sweden up to the challenge?
Financial crisis, the stalement created by the Czech presidency, the uncertainty surrounding Lisbon and EU institutions: there is certainly a lot on the Swedish Presidency plate
Rescue plans
The economic crisis has highlighted the lack of respect member states have for the European Commission
Three sad songs
Europe needs to take decisive action on three Portuguese fronts: the Lisbon Agenda, the Lisbon Treaty and Barroso