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Britain's 2014 justice opt-out: Why it bodes ill for Cameron's EU strategy
Essay by Hugo Brady, 23 January 2013
Asia's fading economic miracle
Policy brief by George Magnus, 11 January 2013
How to expand renewable energy after 2020
Policy brief by Stephen Tindale, 07 December 2012

Time for a European Civil Liberties Union?

Insight by Hugo Brady
21 September 2012

Liberty and the rule of law in central and eastern Europe needs a champion. A European Civil Liberties Union is part of the answer.
How seriously can investors take Draghi's assurances?

Insight by Simon Tilford
31 August 2012

The ECB's upcoming programme of government bond purchases will not be big enough to dispel investors' fears that troubled euro members might quit the currency union.
Will a new German constitution save the euro?

Insight by Katinka Barysch
29 August 2012

German politicians from government and opposition want a referendum on a new pro-European constitution. But this does not mean that Berlin is preparing for eurobonds.
Burma: An EU foreign policy success

Insight by Charles Grant
23 August 2012

Burma's rulers could not modernise its economy unless the EU lifted sanctions. But the EU insisted on political reform, which is now happening.
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.