By Denis MacShane, former Europe Minister in the UK Lionel Jospin, one of the big figures in French Socialist Party politics, has died aged 88. He was a leading figure in the long domination of French politics by the Socialist Party following the 14 year reign of François Mitterrand as President 1981-1997.
By former British Labour MEP Richard Corbett What can be done if a single government seeks to paralyse the EU?
By Martin Banks The EU has joined some Gulf states in condemning what they call “unacceptable attacks” on countries in the region.
The former Italian prime minister said the European Union risks subordination, division and deindustrialision all at once if it does not pull closer together.
By Martin Banks Moldova’s future is in the European Union, says an EU chief.
By Martin Banks A new survey from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) says that both the European Union and Britain want closer ties.
By Theodosis Pipis, Analyst KEDISA Having an operating Delegation since 1981, EU-Israel Relations, which are based on shared values, have been reinforced in 2000 after the entry into force of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The framework sets provisions on regular political dialogue, freedom of establishment and liberalisation of services, the free movement of capital and competition […]
By Martin Banks Europe must learn to “sell itself” more effectively to safeguard its long-term future, according to a new book.
By former UK Liberal MEP Andrew Duff.* The decisions it faces are delicate and critical. With the national elections for the European Parliament taking place in 27 member states on 6-9 June, the question is: Can they deliver the leadership the EU needs? On 11 June in Brussels, the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents […]
The European Union decided Wednesday (8 May) to not renew the mandate of a military training mission in Mali, given the “evolving political and security situation”, the commission said in a statement.
