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This may shift the EU’s climate debate.
The French have an ambivalent relationship to the European Union, expressing a strong feeling of European belonging on the one hand, and Euroscepticism toward institutions on the other.
Trying to silence the radical right isn’t the way forward. Not only is it likely to backfire, it will probably galvanize the movement’s leaders.
Legendary European parliament president Simone Veil fought for women’s reproductive rights in France and in Brussels. Is her legacy about to be re-opened?
At the farmers’ protests in Brussels in February, there were some who demanded for authorities to cut back red tape, while others rallied against market concentration. But such a polarisation isn’t insurmountable.
Charles Michel, president of the European Council, will meet the Chinese leader at a time of tension over European and US relations with Beijing.
Rising protectionism has the potential to have major negative effects on many European companies, yet firms have been largely absent from the public conversation. Why?
European figureheads have spoken out against Capitol rioters but also know they have problems in their own back yard.
English will remain an official EU language – even after Brexit – and this will impact the way it evolves.
A lesson from Greece on why driving a hard bargain with the EU does not end well.
The British foreign secretary, Francis Osborne, tried to negotiate free trade deals with eight European rivals in the late 18th century. Guess how many bit the dust.
Rubbish excavated from brothels sheds light on sex workers’ lives in the 19th century. Despite the dangers, prostitution offered an independent living free of male control.
Five principles of bargaining to help you understand what’s going on in the Brexit negotiations.
The lack of respect shown to a senior civil servant working hard to make Brexit work is troubling.
The way that the EU dealt with its CETA trade deal with Canada makes it clear to Britain that negotiating a free trade agreement will be very long and difficult.
The CETA crisis will be resolved before long but the lessons of Wallonia point to a bigger European crisis.
UK companies currently trade in the EU knowing that legal disputes will be enforced in any member state. Brexit risks changing all that.
And where do they come from?
Explaining how the European Parliament and Commission combine to represent the interests of 28 member states.
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