Fact-checking popular claims about immigrants
Many of the most widely held views on immigration are false
Experts & Staff
Emma Bonino
Former Foreign Minister and Former Minister for International Trade and European Affairs of Italy
Biography
Emma Bonino is a former Italian Foreign Minister. She also served as Vice President of the Senate (2008-13) and as Minister for International Trade and European Affairs (2006-08). She was a member of the Italian or European Parliament continuously since 1976, except when serving as European Commissioner for humanitarian aid, fisheries, and consumer policy (1995-99). A former Chief Observer of the EU electoral missions in Ecuador and Afghanistan, she was nominated ‘European Personality of the Year’ in 1996. During her career, she has conducted several international human rights campaigns, among the most successful – on the legalisation of abortion, the ‘Stop FGM’ campaign to ban Female Genital Mutilation, and for the establishment of the International Criminal Court.
In search of a ‘new Egypt’
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A piece published in Corriere della Sera on our transatlantic report. In Italian.
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All we have really done is change the decision-making body, while the causes and symptoms of the financial crisis remain unchecked
Stop rewarding violence in Afghanistan
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Svegliati Europa!
ECFR Council Member Emma Bonino argues the need for a new, strategic European approach to Beijing based on reciprocal engagement
How to avoid the ruin of the European market
Taskforces chaired by the European Commission should co-ordinate state aid, making sure that national measures reinforce each other to the greater benefit of the sectors concerned and avoid bending competition rules, writes Giuliano Amato and Emma Bonino
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Fact-checking popular claims about immigrants
Many of the most widely held views on immigration are false
In search of a ‘new Egypt’
After the euphoria of toppling Hosni Mubarak several months ago, little has been seen of the reforms demanded by protestors in Egypt. Democratisation is a long and complex process, but it is important that the rule of law and broad political participation are given prominence.
Living Together in 21st Century Europe
Cultural diversity has been a constant feature of European history, and the source of many of our greatest achievement. We propose 17 principles to help policy-makers, leaders and activists ensure that Europe benefits from migration rather than fears it.
Europe must stand behind Egypt’s democrats
Europe went through its own year of democratic revolutions in 1989, yet its reaction to events in north Africa has lacked passion and purpose. European leaders meeting for a summit in Brussels must seize the opportunity to commit themselves to a strategy that puts them firmly on the side of democracy in the Middle East.
Three ways to change the course of Europe
We are still far from achieving Europe's security and defence objectives. A piece in both English and Italian.
L’Europa, il rapporto con gli Usa e la scommessa di un G3 economico
A piece published in Corriere della Sera on our transatlantic report. In Italian.
What did we really learn from the economic crisis?
All we have really done is change the decision-making body, while the causes and symptoms of the financial crisis remain unchecked
Stop rewarding violence in Afghanistan
The international community needs to get serious about helping Afghanistan and stop rewarding human rights abuses
Svegliati Europa!
ECFR Council Member Emma Bonino argues the need for a new, strategic European approach to Beijing based on reciprocal engagement
How to avoid the ruin of the European market
Taskforces chaired by the European Commission should co-ordinate state aid, making sure that national measures reinforce each other to the greater benefit of the sectors concerned and avoid bending competition rules, writes Giuliano Amato and Emma Bonino