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The Commission should stand firm on Iceland's accession negotiations

Insight by Stephen Tindale
08 August 2012

The world's longest running democracy would be a welcome member, but the EU should not lower standards on fishing or whaling to encourage Iceland to join.
Can 'good Italy' triumph over 'bad Italy'?

Insight by Charles Grant
01 August 2012

The euro may not survive unless Italy's reformers defeat those attached to privilege, monopoly, corruption and clientelism.
Issue 85 August/September 2012

27 July 2012
Europe needs a Rooseveltian break with fear
By Hugo Brady
A banking union – it is necessary, but is it likely?
By Philip Whyte
Is the Franco-British defence treaty in trouble?
External author(s): Tomas Valasek
Britain, Europe and the City of London: Can the triangle be managed?

Essay by Philip Whyte
20 July 2012

The City of London's future will be shaped not just by a tougher regulatory environment, but also by uncertainties about Britain's relations with the EU.
What Central Europe thinks of Britain and why

Insight by Tomas Valasek
16 July 2012

Britain's plans to repatriate powers back from the EU require unanimous approval from other member-states. But not even the closest allies are prepared to give it.
Has the eurozone reached the limits of the politically possible?

Insight by Simon Tilford
12 July 2012

The limited measures agreed at June's summit are unlikely to take effect, suggesting that the eurozone has already reached the limits of the politically possible.
Britain should not go Swiss

Insight by John Springford
10 July 2012

Some British eurosceptics want the UK to be like Norway and Switzerland: semi-detached from the EU. They should be careful what they wish for.
Are Europeans a better transatlantic security partner than meets the eye?

Insight by Patryk Pawlak, Clara Marina O'Donnell
06 July 2012

Europeans are less willing to use military force than their US allies. But they are still making significant contributions to global stability.