Thinking Federalist - The New Federalist

‘Eurosceptics and federalists are both in a way right’

In Juuso Järviniemi’s interview, professor Tapio Raunio discusses leadership and democratic legitimacy in the EU.

Sunday 11 June 2017

Tapio Raunio: Scholars see the EU as very much like a federal state

First part of Juuso Järviniemi’s interview with Tapio Raunio, professor at the University of Tampere in Finland.

Saturday 10 June 2017

May 9: The importance of European rituals

“May 9 shall be a sustainable ritual for all Europeans to remember and celebrate European Peace.”

Tuesday 9 May 2017

Sir Julian Priestley remembered

Upon the recent passing of Sir Julian Priestley, Richard Corbett MEP and Jo Leinen MEP remember a proud British European, former President of JEF Europe (from 1974 to 1976) who also served as one of the highest ranking EU civil servants as Secretary General of the European Parliament. Many (…)

Sunday 30 April 2017

Responsiveness and Responsibility at the EU level

David Gonçalves makes a case for electing the President of the European Commission directly.

Thursday 27 April 2017

The Pulse of Europe

A new movement that began in Frankfurt is now spreading to several cities across Norther Europe as thousands of European citizens demand a democratic Europe.

Tuesday 14 March 2017

On the ability to withdraw the Article 50 notification

Miguel Hesse Meana argues that revoking Article 50 before Britain’s exit negotiations are over would cause significant practical problems.

Tuesday 14 March 2017

Who needs the European Council?

Juuso Järviniemi argues that with a change of political culture, the European Council could be effectively abolished within existing structures. This would be made through a shift to more democratic and accountable decision-making.

Wednesday 8 February 2017

Rome March 25, 2017: Time to act for Europe!

Europe is facing an existential crisis. With the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome ahead, we are facing a decisive moment in history. It is time for European institutions and for national governments to wake up. And last but not least, it is time for the European civil society, me and you, everybody to act! - A vital appeal

Monday 6 February 2017

How the young can press the EU’s reset button

The European Union is broken and needs an urgent fix – before its enemies will have been elected into governmental powers. As the EU and national leaders are too afraid to tackle the EU’s fundamental flaws, the youth must lead the way.

Tuesday 17 January 2017

What Trump means for federalists

As we approach week four of Trump’s arrival to the international scene, much remains unclear. Despite this murkiness, we can discern two important aspects of Trump’s victory for Europe and for federalists. First, the geopolitical consequences of his presidency on European external action and second the ideological developments symbolised by his election.

Friday 25 November 2016

Guérot: “An invitation to bravely think about the future of Europe.”

Ulrike Guérot, founder of the European Democracy Lab Berlin has published a book (in German): „Why Europe Needs to Become a Republic! A political Utopia“. Few months before the Brexit referendum the NewFederalist met her to talk with her about this utopia.

Wednesday 24 August 2016