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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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 […]
The migration crisis: a stress test for European values
Confronted by the current refugee crisis, most Member States are turning inwards. But migration will continue to rise in the future.
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Towards a European Commission with fewer competencies for more political power?
This commentary is a contribution to the debate regarding the idea of a ‘eurozone government’ and the last suggestion from German minister Wolfgang Schäuble concerning Commission competencies.