by C4EP | Jun 14, 2018 | Blog
A smack in the mouth Despite his intention, Trump might save European unity Source of the photo: dpa “He needs a sense of tactical decisions and a plan of how he’ll reach his targets”, said Henry Kissinger right after the election of President Donald...
by C4EP | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog
That’s the way it is Some thoughts on the Slovenian elections Last Sunday the Slovenian citizens went to the polls. A little earlier than expected, but just in time before the summer break. Some commented that it was definitely a good idea, as the...
by C4EP | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog
Poland and pragmatism The rule of law procedure shows what the EU really is Source of the photo: newsweek.pl The academic discipline of International Relations (IR) has always seen the competition of two schools of thought: realism and liberalism-idealism. The...
by C4EP | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog
Tariffs, Sanctions and other mystical beasts With a full agenda, leaders meet at G7 The trade war is here. The EU reacted and Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum have found their match. The European Commission has officially proposed to impose tariffs on a series of...
by C4EP | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog
Walking a fine line Combating disinformation and upholding freedom of speech in France Nowadays as I scroll through my Facebook newsfeed on the tram to work, I can almost always expect to come across the most ridiculous (yet attention-grabbing) headlines, from...
by C4EP | Jun 1, 2018 | Blog
Taken for granted Strong words around the EU budget Source of the photo: Daily Express I have been asked recently to write an article about the benefits of EU membership. It was meant to inform the broader public and to enhance pro-EU feeling in my home...
