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Euro Prospects
2d ago
10 min read — Analysis | Spain | Separatism
Catch Me if You Can: How the Spanish-Catalan Dispute Became European
Since the 2017 declaration of independence, the struggle between Catalan separatism and the Spanish government has transcended borders, with the fate of the Catalan politicians who fled the country to avoid prosecution as its centerpiece.
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By José Manuel Blanco Goldar
April 22, 2024 | 18:50
The European Parliament’s Review of the Spanish Presidency of the Council, on December 13th, 2023, was bound to be hijacked by Spanish national p ..read more
Euro Prospects
2w ago
8 min read — Opinion | Hungary
Hungarian Public Opinion: The Separation of People and State
The policies of Hungary have increasingly isolated major sections of Hungarian public opinion from Fidesz’s positions. Here we shed light on the lesser known but equally noteworthy tools used by the Fidesz government to influence, and at times censor, opinions of Hungarians.
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By Noa Bulyovszky
April 8, 2024 | 22:00
As a Hungarian, biases inevitably influence my style of writing. Nevertheless, it is crucial for internationals, especially Europeans, to consider ..read more
Euro Prospects
1M ago
5 min read — Opinion | Military | Ukraine | Moldova
Retreat in Ukraine, Escalation in Moldova: Time for a European Armoury?
As the Russian offensive in Ukraine picks up pace and as European leaders keep having conflicting views on supporting the defenders in Kyiv, trouble brews up in Moldova. What’s NATO’s next move?
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By Stefano Siclari
March 6, 2024 | 22:30
It’s February 2024. The Russo-Ukrainian War has been ongoing for ten years, with its full-scale invasion on its second anniversary. As US Speaker Johnson stalls the delivery of ammunition to Ukr ..read more
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3M ago
12 min read — Analysis | Policy | China
Win-Win or Trojan Horse? Assessing Chinese FDI in Central and Eastern Europe
In a world where geopolitical strategies shape the future, here we delve into the intriguing and complex interplay of Chinese investments in Europe. Do these financial manoeuvres mark a collaborative milestone or a strategic ploy in the ever-evolving global power dynamics?
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By Eszter Zsófia Nagy
January 28, 2024 | 10:30
The Silk Road established by the Han Dynasty around 130 BC played a pivotal role in connecting the far East with bot ..read more
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3M ago
6 min read — AnalysisMilitaryItaly
Sticks and Stones: The Dire State of Italian (And European) Armaments Production
The war in Ukraine pushes Europeans to embrace their guns. But what about those who gave up theirs?
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By Stefano Siclari
January 19, 2024 | 8:40
It’s January 3, 2024. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto is quoted as saying the Italian Navy “only has 63 missiles”. The quote is either a mistake or an outright lie, but the damage is already done: though probably not as low as stated, Italian armaments production and missile stocks ..read more
Euro Prospects
3M ago
10 min read — Analysis | Elections | Serbia
What Made Serbia’s 2023 Elections Different, and What to Expect in 2024
As another election comes to an end, so too does an unsuccessful attempt to change Serbia’s political status quo — or so it may seem. What clouds lurk on the Serbian political horizon, and are they as ominous as many believe?
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By Aleksander Dragic
January 14, 2024 | 16:40
Why Serbian Elections Matter
The outcome of Serbia’s elections do not only have internal effect, but major regional ramifications. Because of Serbia’s central po ..read more
Euro Prospects
3M ago
14 min read — Opinion | Policy | Germany
German Zeitenwende Proves That Not Everything Looks Better in Slow-Motion
Almost two years after “Zeitenwende”, Germany’s leading role within the European Union is being challenged by internal instability and promises it cannot keep.
Opinion article
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By Damian Wollai
January 11, 2024 | 17:40
Although Olaf Scholz’s Zeitenwende-speech in February 2022 was seen as a signal that Germany had finally understood the signs of the times, internal problems are now calling into question the unity of the Germ ..read more
Euro Prospects
4M ago
7 min read — Opinion | Italy | Ukraine
Neutralism Through Indifference: A Blade Lodged in Europe’s Soft Belly
As tensions around the world grow high, war fatigue looms over a Europe still at peace. An Italian case-study.
Opinion article
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By Stefano Siclari
January 2, 2023 | 17:55
It’s February 20, 2014. As protests in Ukraine spiral into violent clashes against Yanukovich’s Berkut, the man in the Kremlin greenlights the invasion and subsequent annexation of Crimea. While the conflict accelerates into a war, the world leaders try their best to ..read more
Euro Prospects
4M ago
9 min read — Analysis | Policy
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office: Democratic Legitimacy and Judicial Oversight
Though the agency represents a historic step in EU criminal justice integration, EPPO’s legal framework has incited concern over its democratic legitimacy and effective protection for the EU’s own fundamental rights. How legitimate are these criticisms, however?
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By Francesco Bernabeu Fornara
December 24, 2023 | 18:20
It’s October 12, 2017, and a round table of 28 justice ministers each representing their Member State is assembled in ..read more
Euro Prospects
1y ago
12 min read — Analysis | Geopolitics
After Russia’s War: Applying Systems Theory To Understand Europe’s Geopolitical Future
Europe is passing through a kind of deep winter as the Postwar Order crumbles; the question now is whether the EU can achieve strategic autonomy in the spring to come.
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By Andrew Tanner (political writer/analyst at Medium)
March 15, 2023 | 10:40
In a recent and remarkable essay published by Foreign Affairs, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz claims that Europe faces an “epochal tectonic shift” as a consequence of the dramatic escala ..read more