In defence of democracy promotion
Democracy promotion itself needs promoters – and, with judicious diplomacy, this year’s presidents of the EU could do much to change mindsets and reduce Europe’s ambivalence
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Cleaning up Ukraine?s Pipes
How can the EU work with Ukraine to prevent another crisis next January? Andrew Wilson discusses
Europe is failing two life and death tests. We must act together, now
Timothy Garton Ash looks at how the EU has appeared divided in both Gaza and the gas crisis
Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes
Last year’s Congo crisis brought home the EU’s limitations as a global power. Will it accept them or try to overcome them? Richard Gowan discusses.
Europe’s annual gas row
Andrew Wilson offers solutions on the Ukrainian front to prevent a gas crisis next year
Czechs must guide the EU through choppy waters
The purgatory between two Treaties will be a difficult time for the EU. Andrew Duff MEP explains what the Czechs, who have yet to ratify the Lisbon Treaty, face at the start of their EU Presidency.
European Defence – now with added elan?
Nick Witney assesses the outcome of the French Presidency’s efforts on the ‘new impetus? for European defence
French-German disputes are tearing the EU apart
Ulrike Gu?rot warns that there is no vision for Europe without the leadership tandem
Human rights – a time for reflection
Anthony Dworkin calls for a moment of reflection in the light of the anniversary of the human rights declaration
Golden carrots
With EU enlargement no more on offer, the EU?s neighbourhood policy faces increasing difficulties