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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

Europe's growth strategy: All supply and no demand

Insight by Philip Whyte
27 February 2012

Europe's growth performance since 2008 has been abject. The reason is that fiscal policy has done too little to offset the impact of deleveraging in the private sector.
Pressure and tact are the right response to Victor Orban

Insight by Balázs Jarábik
23 February 2012

The West should not isolate Hungary's Viktor Orban. While some of his instincts are deeply undemocratic, he is also a pragmatist, capable of adjusting course.
Russia is not completely wrong about Syria

Insight by Edward Burke
17 February 2012

The Kremlin may be playing realpolitik and taking pride in blocking the West in Syria, but it has drawn attention to some weaknesses in Western diplomacy.
France: Why the self-flagellation?

Insight by Simon Tilford
10 February 2012

France has its economic weaknesses. But in some important respects its model holds out better prospects for a return to economic growth across the eurozone than does Germany's.
Greece's real challenge

Insight by Katinka Barysch
03 February 2012

Greece's new bail-out package needs less austerity and more structural reforms. A bloated and immobile public sector remains a drag on growth.
Why France is leaving Afghanistan

Insight by Edward Burke
02 February 2012

France has sent a clear message by withdrawing its troops early from Afghanistan: NATO is failing to meet its objectives. The problem lies in Kabul not Paris.
The Baltic states and Ireland are not a model for Italy and Spain

Insight by Simon Tilford
27 January 2012

Were Italy and Spain to emulate the Baltics states and Ireland, the implications for the European economy and the future of the euro would be devastating.
Is Austria the new Finland?

Insight by Katinka Barysch
13 January 2012

Germany and France tend to pre-cook euro rescue plans. Smaller EU countries resent being sidelined. Slovakia and Finland have threatened vetoes and demanded concessions. Which country is next?