26.05.2021
The People’s Parliament: A Home for European Democracy

The European Parliament bears the responsibility for nurturing the development of a truly trans-European citizenry.

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26.05.2021
No Time for Castles: From Closed to Open Democracy

For proponents of deliberative democracy, today’s representative regimes offer nothing more than illusion.

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26.05.2021
Defining Democracy for a Sovereign Europe

Shahin Vallée and Franziska Brantner debate European democracy, transnational politics, and the meaning of sovereignty.

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05.05.2021
Northern Ireland: The Unhappy Ending Europe’s Story Must Avoid

What does the latest flare-up of tensions in Northern Ireland tell us about progress towards reconciliation?

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30.04.2021
The European Solution to the “Macedonian Question”

Stability in the Balkans depends on the success of North Macedonian statehood. This in turn can only be guaranteed by European integration.

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29.04.2021
Between Common Currency and Common Values

Short-term fixes in times of crisis are no longer enough if the Eurozone is the key to an ever closer union.

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30.03.2021
Democracy is the Key to Renewing the EU’s Legitimacy

Are the charges of being undemocratic that are consistently levelled at the European Union justified?

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17.03.2021
United against the Pact: The Fatal Flaws in the EU’s Plans to Reform its Asylum System

The Pact on Migration and Asylum is at risk of simply worsening existing problems and even creating new ones.

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28.12.2020
Buen Vivir: A Concept on the Rise in Europe?

Rooted in indigenous traditions, the concept of buen vivir has gained prominence in Latin America. We explore its rising trajectory and influence in Europe.

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04.12.2020
Culture, Creativity and Coronavirus: Time for EU Action

Cultural professionals are vital to Europe’s recovery. It is time member states and EU action reflect this by addressing working conditions in the sector.

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