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Ireland's fiscal treaty referendum: (More) fear and loathing in the eurozone?
Briefing note by Hugo Brady, 11 May 2012
Germany's choice: Higher inflation or sovereign defaults
Insight by Simon Tilford, 09 May 2012
The UK-EU split: The impact on Central Europe
Insight by Tomas Valasek, 13 December 2011

How Hollande should handle Merkel

Insight by Charles Grant, 14 May 2012

Can François Hollande persuade Angela Merkel to shift the EU's eurozone strategy away from austerity and deficit reduction, and towards growth and employment?
Ireland's fiscal treaty referendum: (More) fear and loathing in the eurozone?

Briefing note by Hugo Brady, 11 May 2012

Ireland votes on the EU’s new fiscal compact on May 31st. Hugo Brady assesses the chances of a Yes and the consequences of a No.
Germany's choice: Higher inflation or sovereign defaults

Insight by Simon Tilford, 09 May 2012

Germany faces a choice between higher inflation or a wave of sovereign defaults culminating in either a transfer union or the collapse of the eurozone.
Why closing the Irish embassy in Tehran is a mistake

Opinion piece by Edward Burke
Politico, 24 April 2012

The recent furore over the closure of closure of the Irish Embassy to the Vatican drowned out any discussion over the withdrawal of other embassies, including that in Tehran last month. Almost unnoticed, Iran has been lumped in with Timor Leste as one of two other Irish diplomatic missions that is surplus to requirements.
Oh no, Orban clone? The EU ponders Slovak elections

Insight by Tomas Valasek, 23 March 2012

The incoming Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is no angel but rumours of Central Europe's capitulation to populism and euroscepticism have been greatly exaggerated.
Poland's U-turn on European defence: A missed opportunity?

Policy brief by Clara Marina O'Donnell, 09 March 2012

In failing to respond to Poland's proposals on EU defence, European governments are missing an opportunity to improve Europe's ability to tackle military crises abroad.
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.
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.

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