by Elaheh Azimfar
The religious dictatorship ruling Iran has launched a new wave of mass executions following an increasing discontent and expanding opposition among Iranian people. At least 36 prisoners were hanged from 2 to 6…
by Jean-Claude Juncker
Dear Julian,
You are becoming a Member of the European Commission at a particularly challenging time for the European Union. Since the beginning of the mandate of this Commission, we have an exceptional opportunity,…
by Iona Jacob
Fighting hate and breaking down stigmatisation requires coming together – it requires community. But what will leaving the European Union mean for the LGBT community?
Being in the EU has given our nation…
by Klaus Linsenmeier
Does the European Union need a constitution to become more democratic? Can a European constitution help the institutions gain legitimacy and acceptance among Member States and their citizens?
The EU institutions are suffering…
by Pawel Swidlicki
Does Barnier have it in for the City?
This morning’s appointment of Michel Barnier as the European Commission’s chief Brexit negotiator by President Jean-Claude Juncker has prompted some excitable reactions from the British…
by Teona Lavrelashvili
Everyone has the feeling that the UK referendum on EU membership was more than just merely a referendum. In search of the way out from what is now seen by many as a…
Mr X *
There is no doubt. What happened on last July 15, 2016 was a military coup attempt against the Turkish government. The democratic wisdom requires people condemn any coup against elected governments. In…
by Madalina Sisu Vicari (with the collaboration of Ilaria Capitanio )
SPIEF and Russia’s efforts to set up a coveted image for business amidst sanctions debate
After two years of economic sanctions and widespread negative image, not…
by Alastair Sloan
Suspend for a moment any care for the Iraqi civilians and British soldiers who died in the 2003 invasion and subsequent years of occupation in Iraq. I’m not saying you don’t care, but let’s for a moment pretend you don’t. As if by magic, you now possess the fundamental emotional…
by Piotr Łukasiewicz
What are strategic expectations of Member States to be addressed during the Summit in Warsaw? Which major challenges will it face? What marks the Polish position vis-a-vis NATO and EU issues? Analysis by…