Une erreur fatale: France and the Western Balkans

Une erreur fatale: France and the Western Balkans Source: Pexels France’s short term political calculations store up serious trouble for the future of Europe   Ursula von der Leyen spoke of a ‘geopolitical Commission’ while setting out her...

1 in 6: Mental Health in Europe

1 in 6: Mental Health in Europe Source: Pixabay European institutions and countries have to keep up the momentum on mental health This post will discuss suicide prevention and mental health. There is help and support available for anyone who’s been affected by...

Don’t panic, and carry a towel: sustainable aviation

Don’t panic, and carry a towel: sustainable aviation Source: Pixabay We don’t have to turn the clock back on flying – we have to move forward on innovation In recent months, Greta Thunberg and schoolchildren across the world have led a striking...

Still fighting for equality: transgender recognition in Europe

Still fighting for equality: transgender recognition in Europe   Source: Pixabay Many European states still have processes and policies that violate transgender people’s fundamental rights   Imagine a couple in England: Ben, who is a transgender man,...

A Zombie Proposal: the Recast Return Directive

A Zombie Proposal: the Recast Return Directive This Directive would fast-track asylum cases at the expense of fundamental rights. The EU should not resurrect it. Source: Pixabay The previous Italian government blocked migration cooperation completely, out of a desire...

E-cigarettes: don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater

E-cigarettes: don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater Source: Pixabay E-cigarettes have a strong role to play in public health; knee-jerk regulation could derail that progress This week, US President Donald Trump announced a crackdown on flavoured vaping...

This Is New Africa: EU-Africa relations after Cotonou

This Is New Africa: EU-Africa relations after Cotonou Source: Pixabay The EU and Africa have a chance to build a rebalanced, modern partnership of equals if they tackle tough issues together. Before we start talking about Africa, trade, and development, take a few...

A True European Citizenship: for Brexit and beyond

A true European citizenship? The EU should act to prevent mass loss of European citizenship among British citizens, and to prevent such a situation in future, by creating an EU citizenship independent of national citizenship.  © User:Colin / Wikimedia Commons As the...

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: the EU and Trade Conditionality The Amazon case reflects both the potential of the EU’s market power and how inconsistently it is exercised Source: Pixabay Most people online have probably seen the photos of the...