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The European Union and terrorism1 Since the end of the 90s, the European continent has been facing a new threat to its prosperity : terrorism. European continent is heavily scarred by threats and terrorist attacks. The succession of numerous attacks2 such as in Paris in 1995 and more recently in 2015, Madrid in 2004, Bruxelles and… » read more
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April 17, 2019
1) January 2016 – March 2019 : three years of negotiations One year before Brexit, eurosceptics began to grow in power and so David Cameron First Minister negotiated with European Union to obtain concessions. In counterpart, he promised to do campaign in favor of Remain. One time agreement was obtained, Cameron did campaign in favor… » read more
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April 15, 2019
« We need a strong European Union like never before. This is what our citizens deserve and what the world expects. The European project that has brought unprecedented peace, prosperity and democracy is in question « , Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said. 1.What is defense in the European Union?… » read more
Posted by EU-Logos
March 25, 2019
“I think that’s a particularly bad agreement and let me say why… it’s not about trade : trade barriers and tariffs between Europe and America are already come down. It’s not about property rights. […] This is not about being attractive for foreign investment. It’s about stopping the European Parliament and the US Congress from… » read more
Posted by EU-Logos
March 19, 2019
The fight against global warming[1] and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is a top priority for the European Union. 1) Why make it a priority? The global average temperature is expected to increase by between 1.1ºC and 6.4ºC in the 21st century without action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Human activities (the use of… » read more
Posted by EU-Logos
March 4, 2019
PESCO is a Treaty-based framework and process to deepen defense cooperation amongst EU Member States who are capable and willing to do so. The aim is to jointly develop defense capabilities and make them available for EU military operations. The difference between PESCO and other forms of co-operation is in the legally binding nature of… » read more
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Lors des dernières élections, les eurosceptiques étaient-ils le plus grand danger auquel l’Union devait faire face ? En 2014, une enquête post-électorale interrogeant les citoyens sur le caractère bénéfique ou non de l’appartenance à l’Union a pu donner un embryon de réponse à cette question. Le fait que 16% des citoyens considèrent comme négatif le rattachement… » read more
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With the reform introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon (ToL) in 2007, the Union has developed the competence in integrated management for the EU’s external borders. The underpinning idea is that, since Schengen abolished every internal control, external borders shall be subject to a more coordinated regulation by both the European Union and the Member… » read more
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Guest post by Dan Luca, Senior Director at EURACTIV. European Political Context In less than a year, European Parliament elections will lead us to the next European Commission. Following the current polarising trend in global politics, the debate in Europe is mainly conducted between pro-Europeans and anti-Europeans. The ever-growing gap between decision-makers and citizens could… » read more
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November 5, 2018
Guest blog post by Howard Dobson, Strategic digital communications specialist and author. Europeans don’t understand the EU well enough to make an informed stay/leave decision. It’s not about knowing your Asse (in Belgium) from your Elbingen (in Germany). How many know their European Court of Justice from their European Court of Human Rights?… » read more
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blogactiv, Brexit, Elections, EU Priorities and Opinion, Future EU, InfoSociety |
October 15, 2018
Guest post by Dan Luca, Senior Director at EURACTIV. Are we playing with fire and do we hate the European Union like it is not ours? Do we really not want to have this community structure any longer? I am positive and I believe in the European construction, but I must bring you bad news… » read more
Posted by The Guest Blog
September 17, 2018
Guest post by Dan Luca, Senior Director at EURACTIV I really like Mr. Juncker… Like a wise man in the Tibetan villages, he tried in the so-called State of the Union a few days ago to show us what we already knew. A small recap before the exam (European elections), a good PowerPoint, where the… » read more
Posted by The Guest Blog
September 3, 2018
It is fascinating watching US news shows in recent weeks. While they may not be using these words, it is clear that anchors like Rachel Maddow and Joe Scarborough believe that the United States is now in an existential crisis for the soul and future of American democracy. Democracy or authoritarianism? Who will win? Nobody… » read more
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blogactiv, Elections, EU Priorities and Opinion, EU Treaty & Institutions |
April 18, 2018
Guest blog post by Denis MacShane, the UK’s former minister for Europe. His latest book is Brexit, No Exit. Why (in the End) Britain Won’t Leave Europe (IB Tauris). Recently the London Eurosceptic political weekly, the Spectator, published an article by the most fervent EU federalist to be found in Europe. Jean Quatremer is a… » read more
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blogactiv, Brexit, communication, democracy, digital, Elections, EU Citizens & Media, EurActiv.com, Freedom of Speech, média |
February 21, 2018
Guest post by Tom Parker, CEO of Cambre. Parker is an active member of the British business community in Brussels and is a regular commentator on lobbying practice and the future of the advocacy profession. With an eye to 2019, European Parliament elections and the appointment of a new Commission, Jean Claude Juncker set… » read more
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