The Outermost Regions: Challenges and prospects
The construction of Europe begins in 1957, with the signature of the Treaty of Rome. The initial aim is, then, to build a Union equipped with institutions and common values, […]
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Semantics matter: Why the European Monetary Fund is a welcome idea, but a bad name
The willingness to complete our Economic and Monetary Union has been given much welcome impetus in recent months. One of the key ideas is to transform the existing European Stability […]
Business vs security: the conundrum of Chinese investments in Belgium
Belgium may not be China’s prime destination for investment in Europe, but as in other neighboring countries these investments are increasing in quality and quantity. Chinese investments are mostly welcomed […]
Chinese investment in Europe: a country-level approach
Chinese investments in Europe have surged in recent years, and have become a critical feature of Europe-China relations. In a historic shift, the flow of Chinese direct investment into Europe […]
Towards a Belgian position on Brexit: Actively reconciling national and European interests
The prospect of seeing the United Kingdom (UK) leave the European Union (EU) presents Belgium with its most significant foreign policy challenge in decades. Caught between its traditional support for […]
An uphill struggle? Towards coordinated EU engagement with China’s Belt and Road Initiative
China’s 19th Party Congress unexpectedly amended the party’s constitution with a pledge to “pursue the Belt and Road Initiative”. This further elevates the status of president Xi’s heavily promoted foreign […]