Europe Charts a Course for Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19
On May 27, the European Union unveiled a €750 billion ($826 billion) recovery proposal as a centerpiece of its economic response to the coronavirus crisis, while also increasing its existing budget. EU officials have said that 25% of the stimulus package will be
The Western Balkans and the EU-Russia Tug of War
Russia’s resurgent presence and strengthened role in the Balkan region has been the focus of increased attention and renewed interest in recent years. Highly catchy press titles such as “The Western Balkans are a testing ground in a new Cold
Europe’s Darkest Hour: The Danger Comes from the UK and Italy
Updated 10 June. Two political developments threaten Europe: A no-deal Brexit that would certainly hurt the British economy but would also be painful on the continent, and an out-of-control deficit in Italy. Taken separately, Europe could handle the issues. But
On Taking Children Seriously: Climate Strikes
If you ask the average student, “What is the biggest problem that the world faces today?” more often than not they will answer with the following two issues: (1) the detrimental effect of social media on society as a whole
The Synergism and Progress of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
As specified in point 8 of the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development: “We are announcing today 17 Sustainable Development Goals with 169 associated targets which are integrated and indivisible. Never before have world leaders pledged common action and endeavor across such
Trump’s Hold on International Trade and Finance
The midterms handed the House to the Democrats but not the Senate, despite receiving some 12 million votes more than Republicans in Senate races. As a result, Trump’s ability to pursue his conservative agenda is largely crippled. But where he
In Limbo – How Brexit is Failing Five Million Europeans
In June 2016 the UK, my adopted home country, decided to leave the European Union. I woke up in the morning and saw my world turned upside down. Brexit has had an impact comparable to the fall of the Berlin
End the Chaos! – Why I’m doing this.
My friends tell me it was inevitable that I would set up End the Chaos! as they have always known me as a campaigner. Before Brexit, I set up the True and Fair Campaign to push for greater transparency in the City, to
Brexit and Northern Ireland. Fears and Hopes for the Future.
One of the most debated topics regarding Brexit nowadays are the possible consequences for Northern Ireland. Perhaps this was not highlighted enough during the campaign for the 2016 referendum but the possibility of a new “hard” border between Northern Ireland
Redefining the Will of the People
We must always respect the will of the people - a people which debates, deliberates, and changes its mind. I voted to Leave the European Union. I was proud of that decision at the time, and I own that decision today.
The Last European Tour…before Brexit!
Brexit means Brexit. We hear this phrase uttered ad nauseam by Brexit supporters, and yet, two-and-half years on from the referendum, it is difficult to see what was - and what will be - the meaning of Brexit. Those that voted
A Roadmap to Fix Immigration and Strengthen the European Union
Immigration is today the most important issue facing the European Union for 38 percent of its people, according to Reuters and the European Commission. Finding a common solution, by the EU and for the EU, will not just reassure European