Germany's recent economic success has been much admired across Europe. But an examination of what Germany's model really entails suggest it is not necessarily something Britain should copy as it searches for success of its own.
Cittadinanza europea, legittimità democratica e unione economica
Discussion will be focused on EU citizenship and democratic legitimacy; European political union and a stronger economic and monetary union
Edward Snowden may become the most famous civil rights case this century, and throw up issues of data protection, intelligence, and the relationship between partners and allies that concern citizens of all free states
What Europe needs to do
Why the German model is not a blueprint for Europe
In the run-up to the EU summit in Brussels this week, ECFR staff members from Paris, Berlin, Rome, Sofia, Warsaw, Madrid and London have contributed to our “View from the Capitals” series. What do our experts think of the respective national positions ahead of the European Council, and what are the governments most concerned about?
Lors de ce débat public, co-organisé avec Terra Nova, des politiques et des experts du domaine de la défense analyseront la nouvelle articulation possible entre les priorités de la défense française, esquissées par le nouveau livre blanc, et les objectifs de l'Europe de la défense.
The case for a European approach