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German EU policy Vote on Syria The EU & Egypt

Continuity and change in Germany's EU policy
Insight by Charles Grant, 06 September 2013
The Commons vote on Syria: The world turned upside down
Insight by Ian Bond, 04 September 2013
Europe's struggle for influence in Egypt
Insight by Rem Korteweg, 23 August 2013

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.
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.