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Not Another Geopolitical Commission, Please!
As the European Council is about to entrust Ursula von der Leyen with a second term as President of the European Commission (still to be confirmed by the European Parliament), […]
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A Reset in EU-UK Relations: If Not Now, When? A Personal View from Brussels
I was sad to see the UK leave the EU. I studied in the UK, and I met my (French) wife at Reading University. I received a British Council scholarship […]
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The EU Ukraine Liberty Bond: Using the Whole of the €300 billion in Russian Assets in the EU Now
The EU has been debating how best to use the roughly €300 billion of Russian assets that are in EU jurisdictions to fund Ukraine-related expenditure. In the end, only the income […]
Climate Justice and Human Mobility: Bridging EU Commitments and Policies
The complex interplay between human mobility and climate change has emerged as a pressing global concern, with profound implications for social, economic, and environmental stability. This policy brief examines the […]
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Election Day Dilemma: Immigration’s Role in Shaping European Politics
A divisive issue if ever there was one, immigration is generally considered to be one of the determining factors in any election. This assumption seems to apply universally, whatever the […]
EU Elections: National Democracy at Its Cornerstone?
On the eve of the European elections, those who keep a keen eye already know that a big turnaround of the European hemicycle is to be expected, with more than […]