It’s (not) the economy, stupid!

It’s (not) the economy, stupid! Migration crisis takes over Eurozone reform as number one priority As I’m writing this piece, one of the most important summits in recent EU history is taking place. The importance is not given by the topics, which will be discussed,...

Our Man in Vienna

Our Man in Vienna Some thoughts on the Austrian EU presidency     Next week Austria will be taking over the EU presidency from Bulgaria. It will be the third time for the Alpine country to preside over the EU and it will be the last full presidency before...

What’s Love Got to Do with It?

What’s Love Got to Do with It? A Red-Brown alliance in the European Parliament     Last week, the European Parliament Plenary has shown us something that was being pretty much well-known to anyone that has been following European affairs in the past couple...

New equilibrium

New equilibrium The battle for the top positions in the institutions is already underway In less than a year we will have a whole new EU. No, I’m not talking about the much-needed reforms, I’m talking about the European elections that will take in the spring of 2019....

That’s The Way It Is

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...