According to the European Commission, the COVID-19 crisis has been a “stress test”[1] for the respect of rule of law in the European Union (EU). Indeed, the global pandemic seems to have aggravated already existing trends in terms of disrespect of the rule of law and flouting of democratic principles. However, the report of the… » read more
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Since the advent of the financial crisis of 2008 and the migration crisis of 2015, populism and Euroscepticism has gained traction within the EU, particularly amongst the member states that joined the EU in its 2004 expansion. With this surge of populism, authoritarian state leaders have risen to challenge the foundations of the EU itself;… » read more
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EurActiv.com, Global Europe, Regional Policy, Uncategorized , Budget, Copenhagen Criteria, EU integration, human rights, HUngary, Italy, liberal democracy, Migration, Poland, populism, Solidarity |
The migration crisis has been and still is a dominant issue within European politics. The European solution based on the solidarity principle was the refugee redistribution quota. In opposing to this plan, the V4 became a symbol of non-solidarity in Europe. The migration crisis exposed a clash of fundamental values in Europe. Particularly within the… » read more
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Rather than acquiescing to the reckless impulses of populist politicians eager to capitalize upon the mess that is Brexit, Czech leaders should resort to common sense and urge patience and restraint. Contrary to what populists would like to purport, support for the EU is rising in several countries following Brexit, including Denmark who is traditionally… » read more
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EurActiv.com, UK in Europe, Uncategorized , Brexit, Czechxit, EU membership, leadership, populism, Referendum |
As the Europeans watch over the beginning of the American primary season, and have a hard time repressing a contemptuous smile about the spectacle on display by the Republican camp, what the Americans call the “silly season” offers an opportunity for us to reflect on the fact that we may not be as far removed… » read more
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