Iceland in the EU? Yes, but?.
The Icelandic application for EU membership is a little bit special: propelled by the economic crisis, the EU’s eagerness will annoy other potential accession states
Economic crisis
Short-termism in the long run
Europe should be a model for liberals the world over. But today, Europe is increasingly characterised by fear.
Co-ordination is key to G8 success
Enlarged G8 summits are proving to be inefficient and the EU bears much of the blame
Rescue plans
The economic crisis has highlighted the lack of respect member states have for the European Commission
An open letter to EU leaders
Ahead of the G20 summit, ECFR calls on EU leaders to show the vision and leadership to develop a coordinated position on the financial crisis
The hour of Europe
A clear message must be sent to those who are doubtful about the EU’s worth: we are in this together
Peripheral care should be the central concern
Unless the G20 summit comes up with practical measures to support the less developed countries, markets are going to suffer another sinking spell
More trouble ahead
Endless political infighting and the economy in the doldrums – as if the gas dispute weren’t bad enough, Ukraine is lurching from one crisis to another
What does the financial crisis mean for EU foreign policy?
The financial crisis has implications far outside the finance and economic sectors. What does it mean for the EU’s foreign policy?
The eurozone needs a government bond market
George Soros argues that a eurozone government bond market would bring immediate and vital benefits