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The ENP’s revision: More of the EU’s timid rhetoric?1
- International Relations and Global Affairs, Op-ed
- 25/06/2017
When the EU reported on it revised external policies in its neighbourhood, did it deliberately overlook its shortcomings and meagre deliverables? Is the EU shying away from following a harder line with southern neighbours to achieve the agreed-upon objectives of political reform? Worst still, is the maintenance of the status quo a goal in itself?
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Is the EU citizens’ data safe under the new framework?0
- Digital Policy and Internet Governance, Op-ed
- 07/06/2017
The last two years will not only be remembered for the end of roaming charges or Brexit. These have also been memorable years for the great amount of European legislation regarding personal Data’s protection and its transfer abroad. Can European citizens’ Data be considered safe under the current European legislation or does it require further development? How can this legislation be practically implemented?
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The urgency of responsible sharing and reform of the asylum system 0
- Human Rights and Migration, Op-ed
- 28/03/2017
Is it time for the Common European Asylum System to be reformed?
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Global financial governance: does the EU have a say?0
- Financial Policy and International Markets, Op-ed
- 28/02/2017
As the EU tries to create a single financial market, engaging in a global financial governance which is no longer preoccupied with the development of new standards and institutions but rather concentrates on the implementation of existing rules, can the EU still play a major role in this particular scene?
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Trump and EU Defence: A blessing in disguise?1
- International Relations and Global Affairs, Op-ed
- 26/12/2016
After the election of Trump, the High Representative Federica Mogherini stressed the following in a CNN interview: “friendship stays, partnership stays, but EU politics is not determined by US politics”. The emerging unpredictability surrounding the United States (USA) opened up the possibility for the European Union (EU) to play a role as super power.
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Welcome to the not so concrete jungle: How the EU envisages a greener future 0
- Environment and Energy
- 15/12/2016
Throughout the European Union, local, regional and national authorities are confronted with a myriad of complex challenges in relation to urban, economic and sustainability concerns. Such pressing issues include the need to ensure biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services. The concept of ‘green infrastructure’ (GI) has come to the fore within policy circles in recent years and is seen as a vital cog within the EU’s continued efforts to attain its conservation, climate & energy targets for 2020 and beyond.
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