Publications

Dieser Beitrag zur europäischen Verfassungsdiskussion diskutiert Auswege aus der Sackgasse, die durch die irische Ablehnung enstanden ist. Der Autor zieht fünf Lehren für die Wahlen des Europäischen P...chevron_right

This article analyzes the possible positive outcome of the second referendum on the Treaty of Lisbon in Ireland. It examines intra-Irish decision-making, focusing on whether euroscepticism is on an in...chevron_right

This paper examines the developments in transatlantic relations under US President Obama. The author expects the relations between the US and Europe to improve, while at the same time the Americans ho...chevron_right

This article explores the course and scope of European social policy, or a 'social Europe.' The author argues that social policy and internal market policy are twins; if one strengthens the internal m...chevron_right

This publication discusses the EU's role in the post-Soviet space. The author argues against selective perception when dealing with 'frozen conflicts' and sets out guidelines for future EU policy. She...chevron_right

This article compares the economic and political strength of the euro. It surveys the first 10 years of the euro's existence, concluding that the currency is an economic giant but a political dwarf. A...chevron_right

This article discusses the possibility of a breakthrough in EU-Russian relations in the eve of the June 2008 summit. The authors outline points of negotiation, noting that the question of shared value...chevron_right

This article discusses EU policy concerning its neighbors. The authors note that the cultural and political character of the EU’s 18 immediate neighbors is extremely diverse. In addition, Russia and I...chevron_right

This article evaluates the options before the EU in the pessimistic aftermath of Ireland’s "no" vote on the Treaty of Lisbon. The author puts forward several options, including repeating the referendu...chevron_right

This publication discusses 10 questions about Ireland to shed some light on the country’s potential vote on the Treaty of Lisbon referendum. The paper considers the usual patterns of voting for the Ir...chevron_right

This publication examines the scope of human trafficking in Europe. The paper provides information on the population affected by the crime as well as the sector of economy it is most prevalent in. The...chevron_right

This paper discusses the scope of the the European Council presidency. The author explains that the selection process is complicated and the outcome is difficult to predict. The author then outlines t...chevron_right

This publication provides an overview of French President Nicholas Sarkozy’s performance, especially with regard to his government’s foreign policy. The author first explains some of the reasons behin...chevron_right

This publication examines the reasons behind the stalemate between Russia and the majority of the EU countries. The article outlines major disagreements between Moscow and EU members, primarily Poland...chevron_right

This paper argues that the European Union must use all available political power in pressuring both sides to compromise over Kosovo. The authors argue that the conflict threatens to undermine stabilit...chevron_right