At the Congress taking place in Malta from 10 to 12 November, JEF-Europe will elect its new Executive Board. The New Federalist interviewed all candidates to ask them what they think of the future of Europe and JEF. Do remember that all candidates have also introduced themselves and detailed (…)
Tuesday 7 November 2017
Much has been said and written on the contested referendum held in Catalonia on the 1st October 2017, in particular with regard to the conduct of the Spanish government. On the contrary, the vote was praised as a pacific exercise of democratic rights, while many opinion-makers and even some (…)
Monday 6 November 2017
During the 15th European Week of Regions and Cities (9-12 October 2017), the President of the European Committee of the Regions, Karl-Heinz Lambertz, gave an unprecedented speech on the “State of the European Union: the view of Regions and Cities”. This speech, as well as the 130 workshops which (…)
Members of the TNF team recount big events from Europe from the past week, and point attention to news that may have passed notice. What did we miss? Comment on our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/thenewfederalist.eu ! Catalan leader seeks refuge in Brussels Six Catalan leaders, (…)
Sunday 5 November 2017
The parallel is often drawn between Catalonia and Scotland’s pro-independence movements, whose claims indeed share some common traits. However, the organisation and the proceedings of the Scottish independence referendum in 2014 and the attitude of the British government [have nothing to do (…)
Saturday 4 November 2017
A few days ago, the EU minsters for employment agreed on a reform of the directive on the posting of workers. This should have been done already years ago - and even if there is harsh criticism from the private sector, the EU has to insist on the implementation on the new directive. A letter to Marianne Thyssen, EU commissioner for employment.
Thursday 2 November 2017
Essay by Maike Billen (10th July 2017) for the 34th International Seminar on Federalism, September 3-8, 2017 (‘Antonio Saggio Award’) – topic ‘Nationalism and Federalism in the era of Trump and Brexit: federalism as an alternative to populist forces’.
Wednesday 1 November 2017
The Schengen area has failed to coherently deal with the issue of migration. Its reply has been a series of manifestations of national sovereignty, outlined by distrust between the Member States.
Tuesday 31 October 2017
Members of the TNF team recount big events from Europe from the past week, and point attention to news that may have passed notice. What did we miss? Comment on our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/thenewfederalist.eu !
Sunday 29 October 2017
As he wrote in his invitation letter to the European leaders, Donald Tusk, president of the European Council, wanted European leaders to follow three principles: looking for practical solutions to the real problems of the EU citizens, moving ahead step by step, and preserving unity. “Unity (…)
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