The Russians are coming

The Russians are coming How the EU reactivated its EU enlargement policy     Recently, I stumbled upon a friend I have not seen in ages. We met at one summer school some time ago. I will not say the exact date, as it shocks me how time flies. In our...

Macron’s visit to the United States

Macron’s visit to the United States What lies behind the Bromance   * Record Scratch * * Freeze Frame * “Yep, that’s me, you’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation..” Before getting to Emmanuel standing ovation in Congress, let’s rewind a bit and...

Are we a welcoming Europe?

Are we a welcoming Europe? Asylum policy gets tougher   Source of the photo: The Independent   “Our values are at risk: Let’s reclaim a welcoming Europe”, says the slogan of a recent European Citizens’ Initiative. The campaign “We are a welcoming Europe!”...

Just Can’t Get Enough

Just Can’t Get Enough Are Macron’s EU plans overly ambitious?   This Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron has presented his plans for the future of the EU, as part of the eponymous series of events that the European Parliament organises during the plenary...

EU moves forward

EU moves forward European Commission proposes new trade deals with Singapore and Japan This week the European Commission has given the green light for the proposals of two Free Trade Agreement with Singapore and Japan. They must be approved by the Parliament and the...

The role of the Union

The role of the Union New proposal brings the EU one step closer to redemption   Something is moving at the Berlaymont. In 2015 the world woke up to the scandal of the so-called Dieselgate, which put one of the most trustworthy automakers in the world in shame...