The EU approach to Gender: Limitations and alternatives
For several decades, the European Union has been at the forefront of significant progress in the struggle towards equality between women and men, among others in the fight against sex-based […]
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Is China–Russia energy cooperation a pipe dream?
In 2014, a gas agreement was concluded between Russia and China. This agreement was meant to mark a major step not only in the global energy market but also in geopolitics. It is […]
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The international consequences of lower energy prices
Energy prices are currently low. Various developments have influenced this situation. What are the consequences and how long will it last? The author tries to give some brief answers.
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European sovereignty and federalism: a necessary alliance to rescue political agency
Populism and euroscepticism are on the rise everywhere in Europe. No longer confined to the margins of the political spectrum, they have become increasingly close to the mainstream. These movements […]
The Better Regulation Package: Creating better regulations, but for what kind of EU politics ?
On the 19 May 2015, the European Commission presented its Better Regulation Agenda. Subsequently the Luxembourg presidency put the negotiations on the Better Regulation package
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The Belgian view on the UK’s renegotiation is that European challenges can only be tackled through deepening European integration
The outcome of David Cameron’s planned renegotiation of the UK’s EU membership will depend on how the other 27 EU member states react to his propositions. This short article is […]