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All items tagged European integrationOpen Think Tank ArticlesFebruary 2, 2012 | Hungary: A Test Case for EU RelevanceJack Bicker: The diplomatic turmoils surrounding domestic politics in Hungary are a chance for EU institutions to define their effectiveness at a moment of significant flux. They also confirm that a potentially consolidated EU could be a strong and valued partner in a continuing transatlantic alliance. ... MoreJanuary 9, 2012 | Why Poland Really Supports German Leadership in EuropeDaria Wiktoria Dylla: Warsaw’s strong support for a hegemonial position of Germany in Europe might at first be seen as the least expected behavior of a Polish government. However, a closer look at Poland’s the geopolitically difficult situation reveals that it should above all try to prevent a further disintegration of the EU. This requires accepting a dominant position of Berlin. ... MoreNovember 23, 2011 | Remember the Real Values of the European ProjectMikel Kotonika: With the Eurozone at the center of the global financial crisis, EU leaders are desperately trying to find a workable solution to preserve it. But if they use the imposition of a two-tier system, or other drastic measures, they will save the Eurozone at the expense of the European project as a whole. ... MoreNovember 8, 2011 | Solidarity: The Emptiest Word in EurospeakJulian Steven Lindley-French: France and Germany’s past actions expose their current plea for “solidarity” as empty rhetoric. What they really want is more money from the British taxpayer. It will be gladly handed over, but only after they emerge from their Euro fantasy land and take real steps to solve the crisis. (Start with booting Greece.) ... MoreFebruary 17, 2010 | The Euro's Final Countdown?Sylvester Eijffinger and Edin Mujagic: The euro is currently dividing the euro zone more than uniting it. The “One size fits all” policy increased tensions both internally with inflation and externally as a rebuffed currency. The 10 year-old euro is far from holding its promises. ... MoreJuly 15, 2008 | Ukraine's Western Integration: A Slow ProcessMemo 7: The members of the Atlantic Community believe that Ukraine belongs to Europe. Ukraine needs to be integrated into Western alliances without undermining Western-Russian relations. ... MoreSeptember 17, 2007 | Ukraine Opens a New Chapter in EU RelationsOleksandr Chalyi: I call for an enhanced bilateral agreement between the EU and Ukraine with integration and association as its ultimate goal. Yuschenko’s New Realism must aim to meet the Copenhagen criteria within ten years, unilaterally if necessary. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesMay 10, 2012 | A Still-Strong AllianceThis essay examines transatlantic relationships over the past two decades and the reasons behind why the Western alliance has been able to survive despite predictions of demise. Particular emphasis is given to what the skeptics got right and what they got wrong, including Robert Kagan’s paper entitled “Power and Weakness.” Attention is also given to a new challenge confronting the Atlantic ... MoreNovember 17, 2011 | "Let Europeans Speak Their Own Tongues"Germany’s push for a more integrated Europe must still include all nations as equals, not as inferiors to be led. ++ Germany benefits from Europe specifically because, as an exporting nation, it is unlike its fellow members. ++ Forcing countries out of the Eurozone will only benefit rich speculators who hold the European project in contempt. ++ Europe’s value comes from its uniqueness ... MoreMarch 4, 2010 | Helping Greece: Reason Over WrathThe Greek deficit revealed two major flaws in the European integration machine: firstly the sheer absence of a budget deficit watchdog and secondly the lack of either support or sanction if one member state eventually goes bankrupt. ++ Germany, having sacrificed much to the Euro’s implementation, is right to be angry. ++ But rationality should overcome wrath, for the cost of inaction might be ... MoreMarch 2, 2010 | Europe Adrift“An inward-focused continent in danger of being left behind.” ++ Europe will be doomed to irrelevancy unless it corrects its geo-political approach in three strategic areas: Islam, Asia, and the transatlantic partnership. ++ By showing “moral cowardice” on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Europe risks further alienating its growing Islamic population. ++ Also, by remaining “obsessed” with the ... MoreFebruary 15, 2010 | Eurozone: One Size Does Not Fit AllSpanish and Greek deficits are a godsend for advocators of fiscal discipline. ++ This is just one aspect of the problem. ++ European elites are being blamed for ignoring signs that proved Europe was not ready for one currency. ++ The inflexibility of the Euro is preventing the Spanish economy for instance, from recovering. ++ The breakup of the Euro is neither likely nor feasible. ++ The ... MoreMarch 20, 2009 | Iran Should Imitate the EUIt is silly to think that Mr Ahmadinejad is not aware of the enormity of reprisals to which he would be exposed should he attack Israel. ++ Thus, it is by no means excludable that the sole reason behind Iran’s insistence to continue its nuclear program is to be regarded as an equal partner. ++ After all, several countries such as France or Israel went through the same logic. ++ Yet, reproducing ... MoreJune 25, 2008 | Europe's Demographics are Eroding the ContinentFirmly anchored in their identities of the past, European countries are having difficulties in integrating waves of non-European immigrants. ++ Eurostat estimates an influx of 40 million new immigrants between now and 2050. ++ Despite these growing cultural tensions, Europe desperately needs supplements for its shrinking workforce. ++ Social welfare programs are being cut as experts are left ... MoreJune 24, 2008 | The Emergence of a Another Two-Speed EuropeMost EU leaders want to continue with the ratification of the Lisbon treaty regardless of the disastrous outcome of the Irish vote. ++ Sarkozy and Merkel in particular are pushing for the treaty to be implemented, yet only governments and political elites are eager to proceed. ++ The treaty has split the EU along geographical lines: the reluctant eastern Europeans, the Irish, and the others. ++ ... MoreJune 18, 2008 | EU Should Let Reason Triumph Over FearsEurope has come a long way since the Middle Ages and especially over the last 50 years. ++ The Lisbon Treaty merged all treaties and conventions of the long European construction into a single body, defining and rationalizing the Union and its bureaucracy. ++ In order to exorcise it, governments need to explain the treaty to their electorate and fill the void of education. ++ Eventually, “logic ... MoreJuly 3, 2007 | Evolution Instead of Revolution - Integrating Europe's Armed ForcesIn the English edition of Internationale Politik, Johannes Varwick of the University of Kiel calls for integration of EU member states’ armed forces. While this will not be accomplished in the near future, it is important to move in the direction of a common defense force. Such common initiatives — like the Euro, which took 32 years to materialize — are difficult, but worthwhile. ... 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