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.
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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
A Swedish-led listening tour of the East
The EU should start listening and involving the small and fragile states of the eastern neighbourhood, and the Swedish Presidency should be the body lead this “listening tour” charge
The EU must reinvigorate its Eastern policy
Europe is up for another long, hot holiday season of crises on its eastern border
Iran: A European issue
Iran’s political fate carries great implications for Europeans, and the EU’s traditional negotiation methods might not be enough