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All items tagged democratic deficitOpen Think Tank ArticlesMarch 27, 2009 | An Opponent to Barroso Would Reduce EU's Democratic DeficitMarek Kubista: The European elections are fast approaching, yet there is little suspense in the air. Perhaps that’s because the outcome is pre-determined: the PPE will win and Jose Manuel Durao Barroso will be reappointed. In April, the left will be given a final chance to decide on a candidate and strengthen European democracy ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesDecember 13, 2011 | More Union, More Democracy for EuropeIt is not the premise of the EU that is flawed; the current crisis is a political one. ++ Even in sovereign states, resentment builds towards “weaker” regions perceived to be getting a free ride, but institutions are strong enough to combat it. ++ In the absence of those institutions, national leaders “moralize” and play countries against one another, stoking up old ... MoreNovember 8, 2011 | "Credibility" Gap in Merkozy's Eurozone StrategyMerkel and Sarkozy’s shifting strategy on the Euro crisis is undermining the credibility of the EU and hurting investment. ++ Suddenly introducing foreign exchange risk to the Eurozone has frightened the very market forces needed to rescue debt-ridden Greece and Italy. ++ This has created a vicious circle of political instability which further harms investment. ++ If it is to survive, the ... MoreNovember 7, 2011 | "Greek Spring" Shows EU Elitism Can Go No FurtherFar from being an expression of democracy, the now-scrapped Greek referendum was a power play by the Greek government against its own people. ++ The referendum’s failure highlights how, like in the Arab Spring, Western governments too can fall if they abandon democratic principles. ++ The paternalism of Germany and France during this crisis is inappropriate in a union of supposedly ... MoreCommentsMarch 6, 2012 | Absolutely right that NATO overdoes the Public...July 24, 2010 | Charlemagne makes a good point regarding... |
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