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The Balkans Ahead of the New European Parliament: A Change of Paradigm?

Zoran Cicak
24/05/2019
Publications, Western Balkans
However, there remains a paradox which is indeed endemic in Western Balkans. It is more or less overt support extended by the European Union to policies and leaders which are both inherently anti-European... Be More Curious...

Monday Talk with H.E Jacek Czaputowicz, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Poland

Ebubekir ISIK
20/05/2019
Monday Talks
As part of our Monday Talks series supported by Science 14, we have talked with H.E Jacek Czaputowicz, the Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs, about many pressing issues, including the upcoming Euro... Be More Curious...

COMMENTARY | How North Macedonia’s rebranded name affects its international position?

Aleksandra Toska
16/05/2019
Publications, Western Balkans
The collapse of Yugoslavia in 1991 led to the birth of several nation states, with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (henceforth FYROM) being one of the initial offspring. Compared to the rest of the ex-Yugoslav countries, the self-proclaimed R... Be More Curious...

Will the New Israeli Government Break the Diplomatic Disharmony Between Tel Aviv and Brussels?

Pavel Vanev
07/05/2019
Israel, Publications
Amid a neck in neck Israeli election, the incumbent Prime Minister, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, will likely garner enough support “to extend his decade-long stretch in power to become the country’s longest-se... Be More Curious...

Should we expect a Russian disinformation campaign during the 2019 European elections?

Natalia Liagka
07/05/2019
Publications, Russia
Disinformation is understood as a verifiably false or misleading information that is created, presented and disseminated for economic gain or to intentionally deceive the public, and maybe cause public ... Be More Curious...

North Macedonia’s Unusual Waltz with Turkey – Will it frustrate the EU and NATO?

Pavel Vanev
30/04/2019
Publications, Western Balkans
The saga, surrounding the name of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), finally came to an end this February (2019) with a brand new North Macedonia label stamped over the old contested FYROM insignia. The decade-long sensitive issue has kep... Be More Curious...

Vocal Cast with Péter Balázs, Hungary’s Former Minister of Foreign Affairs

Ebubekir ISIK
24/04/2019
Vocal Cast
As part of our Vocal Cast series, we have talked to Péter Balázs, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary and a professor at Central European University in Budapest. Among many relevant issues, we h... Be More Curious...

The Looming Spectre of the 2.0 Nuclearization and the European Union

Pavel Vanev
13/04/2019
Inside Europe, Publications
The row between the US and Russia over the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force (INF) Treaty began in July 2014, when the US State Department published a Compliance Report, alleging “that the Russian Federati... Be More Curious...

The Warsaw Summit on Iran – A Breaking Point for the “United Europe”

Soudabeh Nour
15/03/2019
Iran, Publications
After the US unilateral withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal in May 2018, Europe's positions have always been in support of it. In the margins of the 2019 Munich Security Conference, EU High Representative Federica Mogherini insisted once again tha... Be More Curious...

PANEL — Can the European Union Remain Connected to Turkey?

Pavel Vanev
12/03/2019
Events, Turkey
On the 6th March 2019, Vocal Europe organised an expert panel discussion on the future of EU-Turkey relations under the question “Can the European Union remain connected to Turkey?”.  The central pa... Be More Curious...

The EU’s crackdown on online hate speech: too little, too late?

Bob Groome
21/02/2019
Publications
Hateful, racist or sexist comments on the internet: you've probably seen them. Many people try to ignore these messages. But actually, it's better to take action and flag illegal hate speech. The Europe... Be More Curious...

EVENT — Can the EU Remain Connected to Iran?

Bob Groome
18/02/2019
Events
On 22 January 2019, Vocal Europe and Science 14 hosted an expert panel to discuss the European Union’s and Iran’s strategic interests in preserving the nuclear deal, the most relevant issues that should be sought by the EU in its relation with Iran... Be More Curious...

The American “New Energy Realism” and the prospects of US LNG in the EU

Madalina Sisu Vicari
18/02/2019
Business, Publications
The “energy dominance” term  is both a major vow and focus of “America First” vision and a hallmark of the energy policies pursued by Trump administration.  It reflects the return of the United States a... Be More Curious...

Monday Talk with Carmelo Abela, Malta’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion

Ebubekir ISIK
18/02/2019
Monday Talks
As part of our Monday Talks series supported by Science 14, we have talked with H.E Carmelo Abela in Valetta, the capital city of Malta, about many pressing issues including migration, populism, and... Be More Curious...

Vocal Cast With Meritxell Serret on the Issue of Catalonia

Bob Groome
14/02/2019
Vocal Cast
As part of our Vocal Cast series, we have talked to Meritxell Serret, Representative of the Government of Catalonia to the EU. Among many relevant issues, we have talked about the current state of Catalan issue, the trial of Catalan separatists, the cu... Be More Curious...

Commentary — A European Perspective on Israel’s Nationality Law

Alejandra Finotto
13/02/2019
Israel, Publications
On July 19th, 2018 the Israeli Knesset, which is the House of Representatives of the State of Israel and thus works as the legislative branch of the government, passed a bill known as “Israel as the Nat... Be More Curious...

POLICY PAPER – European Populism Feels at Home in Moscow: the Italian Case

Vera Ventura
05/02/2019
Publications, Russia
With the recent rise of tensions in the Azov Sea, Russia-EU relations seem to have reached a new low after the Salisbury attack. However, some European political parties, and notably the so-called populis... Be More Curious...

Rice tariffs: who are we kidding on the EU’s “free trade”?

Bill Wirtz
01/02/2019
Business
The European Union introduces tariffs on rice from Cambodia and Myanmar in an effort to protect Italien farmers. Another example of "free trade" à la European Union. It was announced last Wednesday that tariffs on rice from Cambodia and Myanmar were... Be More Curious...

OPINION — Pakistan Under Imran Khan Keeps Disappointing the European Union

Henri Malosse
21/01/2019
The Opinion
All opinions in this column reflect view of the autor(s), not of Vocal Europe   Whilst Pakistan is at the centre of international concern due to its human rights record, Europe has remained... Be More Curious...

Public say for far-right, the Trojan horse

Vicky Pathiakaki
18/01/2019
Inside Europe
The rise of far-right has brought to the forefront the debate about whether such ideas should or not have a public say and as to whether they should occupy public space and time. Many even argue that if... Be More Curious...

The Battle for Europe: Europe in 2019

Julien Hoez
12/01/2019
Inside Europe
2019 is shaping up to be an exciting, if worrisome, year for Europe. While everything seems to be slowing down in preparation for the eventual hand-over of institutional positions, time never stands still on the continent, and there are many things hap... Be More Curious...

OPINION — VOX: the ultra-right enters the political game in Spain

Alejandra Finotto
20/12/2018
Inside Europe
Given the ascent of ultra-right political parties such as the “Rassemblement National” led by Le Pen in France, or the “Lega Nord” headed by Salvini in Italy, many were wondering why this kind of moveme... Be More Curious...

COMMENTARY — As Soros University leaves Hungary, so does academic freedom

Elisa Telesca
15/12/2018
Inside Europe, Publications
On 3 December 2018, Hungary’s Central European University (CEU) declared that it has been forced out from its campus in Budapest by the far-right government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The decisi... Be More Curious...

Vocal Cast with Janez Jansa

Vera Ventura
13/12/2018
Vocal Cast
As part of our Vocal Cast series, we have talked to Janez Janša, former Prime Minister of Slovenia and leader of the opposition party SDS. Among many relevant issues, we have talked about the current debates on EU army, the migration issue, the cur... Be More Curious...

COMMENTARY — European army: a problematic dream?

Elisa Telesca
27/11/2018
Inside Europe, Publications
The concept of a European army has been widely discussed in the past years and particularly weeks, raising many questions about the possibility of such an idea becoming a reality. Where did the noti... Be More Curious...

EU duties on goods from Southeast Asia as a post-Brexit trade opportunity

Maria Chaplia
20/11/2018
Business
Where the EU is walking the plank, the UK should be able to recognise and seize post-Brexit opportunities. On 6 November, the Italian government asked the European Commission to apply the “safeguard cla... Be More Curious...

Monday Talk with Georgios Katrougalos, Alternate FM of Greece

Sergio Caliva
19/11/2018
Monday Talks
As part of our Monday Talks series, we have conducted an interview with Mr. Georgios Katrougalos, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece to discuss the recent matters of relevance. Sergio Caliva: Let me start with the former Yugoslav Repu... Be More Curious...

The Internet of Things needs freedom, not government guidance

Bill Wirtz
07/11/2018
Business
The Digital Single Market debate within the European Union is set to continue for years to come. Instead of planned policies, tech companies need freedom. The Internet of Things describes the usefuln... Be More Curious...

POLICY PAPER — The EU and the Western Balkans 6: a difficult wedding

Sergio Caliva
07/11/2018
Publications, Western Balkans
The Balkan Region, and particularly the Western part closer to the EU, consisting of the so-called WB6 – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia – has always had a fund... Be More Curious...

With basic income Europe can reduce poverty

Vladan Lausevic
28/10/2018
Business
The idea of European citizenship still dominates, being the world’s only “real” post-national and non-state citizenship that provides an individual with freedoms, obligations, rights and a sense of community. At the same time, the EU citizenship st... Be More Curious...

What’s wrong with Ukraine banning two propaganda channels?

Marta Barandiy
27/10/2018
Beyond Europe
The Parliament of Ukraine has recently voted for a Resolution that proposes to shut down two national TV channels – NewsOne and 112 Ukraine. The MPs accuse them of spreading Russian chauvinist propagand... Be More Curious...

POLICY PAPER — Conflict in Cyprus: religion, ethnicity and natural gas pipelines

Xavier Palacios
24/10/2018
Publications
Religious and ethnic factors present in the Cypriot conflict have paved the wat for external actors to take part in this conflict, exposing the resolution of this conflict to the political interests of ... Be More Curious...

Are Counter Terrorism Measures Really Effective?

Yvonnemarie Antonoglou
21/10/2018
The Opinion
Looking back on the past 15 years, there is little doubt that the 9/11 attacks profoundly altered the landscape of international security. Over the last decade and a half, there has been a tremendous multiplication of counter terrorism measures, laws, ... Be More Curious...

Monday Talk with Henri Malosse on Citizen Engagement with EU Institutions

Clara Berthelot
01/10/2018
Monday Talks
As part of our Monday Talks series, Vocal Europe interviewed Mr Henri Malosse, former President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and Honorary Chairman of Vocal Europe, on how to furt... Be More Curious...

As Europeans, we are living in a unique experiment that we should be proud of

Vladan Lausevic
30/09/2018
Inside Europe
Five years ago Croatia became EU's 28th member-state. The accession process was seen as in important step for the Balkan region and the “Ex-Yugoslav area” to become Europeanized. One interesting thin... Be More Curious...

Land-swap deal: ideal solution or Pandora’s box?

Sergio Caliva
18/09/2018
Western Balkans
Despite the declared intentions of both the Kosovar and Serbian governments to achieve the land-swap deal, which would allegedly contribute to the detente of their bilateral relations and more generally to the regional stability, the announcement of it... Be More Curious...

Juncker’s State of the Union Speech: Time for European Sovereignty

Clara Berthelot
12/09/2018
Inside Europe
This morning was marked by the annual State of the Union speech to the European Parliament by the President of the European Commission in Strasbourg. Jean-Claude Juncker spoke for the fourth and last ti... Be More Curious...

EESC — Youth, digital and cooperation as pills to foster the European spirit

Sergio Caliva
12/09/2018
Inside Europe
After the Commission’s adoption of the “Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg)”, on the 7... Be More Curious...

Can Macron still create a political cataclysm for the European election?

Clara Berthelot
10/09/2018
Inside Europe
With the European elections coming up in 2019, Emmanuel Macron’s possibilities to change the political landscape at the European level seem to not be as easy as expected. The last week of August was marked by the resignation of Nicolas Hulot, the quite... Be More Curious...

Can a Bavarian Make Europe Great Again?

Christina Cigir
07/09/2018
Inside Europe
As the 2019 elections for the European Union’s commission president approach, the ongoing talks about an ideal candidate has granted its attention to leader of the European People’s Party, Manfred Weber... Be More Curious...

Here’s a question consumers should ask the European Commission

Bill Wirtz
28/08/2018
Business
Consumer have a lot of demands towards the European Commission, but one key question really needs to be asked. It's a question of trust. There is this truism that says that you only notice what you are ... Be More Curious...

Four countries, one threat

Ana-Maria Caminski
22/08/2018
Inside Europe
On the chessboard of the world, every pawn seems to be an important pawn. Especially when the stake of the game is the expansion of the political power by gaining of the old sphere of influence and the new ones. In February-March 2014, Peninsula Crimea... Be More Curious...

The terrorist attack, hybrid war, and the chess-player thinking

Ana-Maria Caminski
06/08/2018
The Opinion
Aterrorist attack took place on 14 July 2016, in France. This day should have been a celebration day for so many people and has transformed up to the night into a funeral day, a terrifying day. When a w... Be More Curious...

Will the Salvini-effect spread to Europe?

Valeria Mingardi
31/07/2018
Inside Europe
The new Italian government, result of an extenuatingly long negotiating process between the League and the Five Star Movement (M5S), has been now in office for the past two months. Even though the role ... Be More Curious...

Can cyber attacks cause a major war?

Valeria Mingardi
30/07/2018
Inside Europe
In the last two decades, the world has seen a rapid digitalization of services, both in civil society and state functions, thanks to the Internet and to the world wide web. As much as this is considered a positive evolution in terms of connectivity, this s... Be More Curious...

NATO Summit: The Atlantic Drift

Bartolome T. Carvajal
19/07/2018
Inside Europe
Since he took office, President Trump has called on European NATO members to increase their military spending, in order to fulfil the pledge of 2% of national GDP assigned to defence, made during th... Be More Curious...

Catalonia — the growing role of the EU

Bartolome T. Carvajal
17/07/2018
Inside Europe
Last Thursday, the State court of the northern Schleswig-Holstein formally accepted the petition made by Spain, through a European Arrest Warrant (EAW), to extradite Carles Puigdemont. The former presid... Be More Curious...

Theresa May’s “turmoil”

Giles Marshall
12/07/2018
Inside Europe
Donald Trump performed his usual pre-international meeting diplomacy this week, when he had a go at his allies and commended an authoritarian former enemy. If you’re a NATO ally, you got the full Trump abuse treatment. If you’re Vladimir Putin, you got... Be More Curious...

US divorces Europe

Editorial
10/07/2018
Inside Europe
Viktors Domburs is an expert on the Baltic Countries and a political commentator. Europe is in the anticipation of NATO summit which will take place on June, 11-12 in Brussels. Before this meeting the Pentag... Be More Curious...

Could the Chequers Summit be the Brexit Breakthrough that Theresa May Needs?

Julien Hoez
10/07/2018
Inside Europe
The new “Facilitated Customs Arrangement” that has been conceived by Theresa May may be seen as a success for the embattled Prime Minster. The result of the make-or-break Chequers cabinet meeting on 6 June ... Be More Curious...
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