Former Editor-in-Chief of The New Federalist. Opinions presented in articles represent author’s personal views rather than a common view held by The New Federalist.
Global warming is a major problem facing all of humanity. 2016 was the hottest year on record so far. Polar ice caps are melting, climate catastrophes are already reality. Fortunately, humanity has decided to react. But sometimes, words aren’t easily translated into actions. Fight for the (…)
jeudi 25 avril 2019
Did the Nord Stream II gas pipeline project have its wings clipped ? Denmark has delayed its approval for building the segment of the pipeline that crosses its territorial waters. Whilst a total restructuring of the entire project seems to be highly unlikely, Copenhagen’s decision unveils the contradictions between Nord Stream II and Europe’s energy policy.
samedi 13 avril 2019
Plenary sessions follow one another rapidly for the MEPs at the end of their term : in addition to two meetings in Strasbourg in March, a “mini-plenary” also took place in Brussels at the start of April. With the end of the term approaching and time pressure piling up, the number of legislative dossiers to finish is high.
lundi 8 avril 2019
EU member states since 2004, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are at the junction of two powers, namely the EU and Russia. Despite the continued border cooperation with Russia, one can’t help but notice these countries’ growing distrust towards the influence of the Russian neighbour. Noémie Chemla from Courrier d’Europe - Made in Sorbonne gives a summary of Baltic states’ politics in the shadow of Russia.
mardi 26 mars 2019
Turkey applied to join the EU in 1987, but the country’s relations with the EU are rather stormy, or at the very least complicated. Even though the negotiations have been a rollercoaster, they seem to be at a dead end for the time being. Recently, the European Parliament even stated its will to suspend the negotiations given the authoritarian turn of the country. Chloé Lourenço from Voix d’Europe summarises the history of Turkey’s EU candidacy.
lundi 25 mars 2019
In three days, the British MPs refused the deal “negotiated” in Strasbourg, refused twice the eventuality of a no-deal, and asked for an extension to article 50, in order to organise a third vote on the Brexit deal. (Translator’s update : Later on Monday, the Speaker of the House of Commons (…)
lundi 18 mars 2019
The European continent is home to five microstates that have succeeded at preserving their independence through geopolitical turmoil and even bloodshed that has shaken Europe for more than four centuries. The principalities of Monaco, Andorra, and Liechtenstein, the Republic of San Marino, as (…)
mercredi 13 mars 2019
How can an energy transition based on a multifaceted innovation approach endow the EU and its industry a decisive advantage in dealing with an unstable 21st century ? What strategies are in place on a European level to ensure the “innovative energy transition” succeeds ?
samedi 9 mars 2019
In the last few years, feminist themes have found themselves higher on the political agenda. However, we more and more often hear the question, ‘don’t women and men already have completely equal rights’. The answer is no.
vendredi 8 mars 2019
Sovereign since 1990, independent since 1991, Belarus is a young state that has almost never known democracy. Recurring violations of human rights stop the emergence of an organised civil society that would advance visions for a new kind of society. In this context, how does Minsk fit in the European dynamics of regional integration ?
vendredi 22 février 2019
In a press release on 24 January, the European Parliament announced that it had found a consensus on the topic of paternity leave with the Council of Ministers, as the two negotiated on a directive proposed by the Commission. The directive is meant to facilitate combining personal and professional life together. Importantly, the directive seeks to reduce inequalities between men and women, including on access to the labour market but also in terms of leave.
jeudi 14 février 2019
Sandro Gozi, a founding member of the Italian Democratic Party and former minister in charge of European affairs, was elected as the President of the Union of European Federalists (UEF) at the organisation’s Congress in Vienna on Saturday 23 November. He spoke with our sister edition Le Taurillon about the objectives of his presidency and his perspective on the debate on the European project, a few months ahead of the elections.
mercredi 5 décembre 2018
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