Cohesion & Governance

Tsipras’s Failure

Tsipras chose the wrong allies and his negotiation tactics have shattered trust between the parties

Greece and Germany’s game of chicken

Despite staving off Greek disaster for now, Merkel and Schäuble have had a frosty reception from political allies in Berlin. 

Just what does Cameron want?

With so many interests group inside and outside the UK, how can Cameron satisfy everyone?

The Complainers Club

Cameron and Tsipras portray their countries as victims of the EU and its policies and demand redress, privileges and special conditions

Germany does not expect a pro-active Britain

The UK elections have not solved the British question for Europe, and thus the German headache will remain

The eccentric Cameron

During the last four years, Cameron has performed all kinds of juggling acts to simultaneously keep three balls in the air with two hands