Insurgents vs stabilisers: Spanish politics post-Brexit
The Spanish have spoken and dealt a blow to Podemos. The stabilising forces in government now have a last chance to take a stronger leadership role in the EU.
Cohesion & Governance
One crisis after another: How the EU can deal with Brexit
Policymakers in Brussels and national capitals must tackle the democratic deficit. Otherwise, questions about the legitimacy of decision-making will continue to undermine the Union.
The British Question(s) – Everything is possible
It is because of the selfish elites that the anti-elites are having such a run
Brexit: For whom the bell tolls
When it comes to the building of Europe, Britain is out. In fact, London had checked out years ago, but there is no denying it any longer.
A 60-40 Referendum?
Willing forces could start now to campaign for a second vote on a 60-40 basis
Salvage from the breckage
“Out” is not a long word, or a difficult concept. But, as the post-referendum turmoil continues, many Brits are having obvious difficulty getting their heads around it.
Brexit was a rejection of Britain’s governing elite. Too bad the elites were right.
The British people have spoken
View from Madrid: A polarised election context
The reactions of Spanish officials and political leaders to the Brexit vote converge around three main messages: the need to maintain political stability, reassurance for Spanish residents in the UK, as well as support for the political integration project
‘The world will not stop’: a statement from leading Europeans
The Brexit vote poses profound questions about the future of the European project, but the world will not stop while Europe works out its future
Saving British internationalism from Brexit
Even if the UK is a diminished power after Brexit international partners will still need its cooperation in the UN and NATO