By Jan-Willem Prügel | May 15, 2012
Today the new president of France was sworn in. Who is the new president of France, and what will his rule mean for Europe? [Continuation] The Agenda – International Politics and the Franco-German Axis Less rosy seems the international field, where Hollande will soon have to demonstrate, if he can assert France’s interests among the [...]
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By Jan-Willem Prügel | May 9, 2012
The currents in European politics have changed. There is no more denying it. Various international trends and the austerity brought upon by “Merkozy’s” fiscal pact have slowly, but steadily, led to a change in the atmosphere. The storm of the recent financial crisis has not yet fully subsided as another front of inclement weather is [...]
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By Eline Botger | April 8, 2012
Looking for an international challenge to acquire and improve your leadership, language and social skills? For the year 2012/2013 the EST is looking for board members (part-time functions). The European Student Think Tank (EST) is a platform that aims at engaging students in the political and policy-making process of the European Union. We believe that [...]
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Looking for an international challenge to acquire and improve your leadership, language and social skills? For the year 2012/2013 the EST is looking for a President (part-time function). The European Student Think Tank (EST) is a platform that aims at engaging students in the political and policy-making process of the European Union. We believe that [...]
Looking for an international challenge to acquire and improve your leadership, language and social skills? For the year 2012/2013 the EST is looking for a treasurer (part-time function). The European Student Think Tank (EST) is a platform that aims at engaging students in the political and policy-making process of the European Union. We believe that [...]
Looking for an international challenge to acquire and improve your leadership, language and social skills? For the year 2012/2013 the EST is looking for a Secretary (part-time function). The European Student Think Tank (EST) is a platform that aims at engaging students in the political and policy-making process of the European Union. We believe that [...]
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The Civil War politics behind the trial of Spanish Judge Garzon
By Louise Hogan | March 18, 2012
Three trials relating to issues of corruption and abuse of office have been taken against crusading Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzon. The verdict of one trial, resulted in an eleven year disbarment order, with no recourse for appeal. Was it a case of the law being fairly applied or is it a political witch hunt against a man many view as a political nuisance?
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Rethinking the EU’s future: Two players of a game, Turkey and the EU
By Tevfik Murat Yildirim | March 14, 2012
Rethinking the EU’s future: Two players of a game, Turkey and the EU It is very likely to hear a joke from International Relations students in Turkey: “Even Venezuela will become a member of the EU before Turkey does”. It has been a long time since the Turkish authorities have expressed their desire to join the [...]
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The End of a Dream: The European Social Model
By Tevfik Murat Yildirim | April 18, 2012
It was late 1880’s, when we first heard of ‘the social insurance program’ in the West. In his famous speech, the Iron Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck stated that he was not interested in how people call this system -socialism or whatsoever- after the social program was introduced. The German Emperor, William the First, outlines the [...]
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I’m a European citizen
By Felix Boos | April 10, 2012
Since Fidesz takeover of Hungary in April 2010, Hungarian institutions have changed a great deal. The new constitution puts the democratic principle at risk according to the Council of Europe. Draconian media laws that accompany the new constitution curb media freedoms. But people in Hungary lack an adequate protection of their human rights since the [...]
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The EU is (still) an economic success story and should not abandon its growth model
By Katja Mann | April 7, 2012
The World Bank recently published a report which served as a reminder of a fact that is easily forgotten these days: The European Union is a success story when it comes to economic growth and standards of living. The key to success has been regional economic integration: The European Single Market has allowed enterprises and workers to make use of business and job opportunities.
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Germany and the crisis of the periphery
By David Grodzki | March 19, 2012
Germany has played a major role in every discussion revolving around the current Greek budgetary crisis. Not only has the country been singled out as the biggest creditor, and more generally as Europe’s paymaster, but it has also come under severe criticism for enforcing an export driven economic policy that condemns its European partners to negative trade balances with Berlin. However, is that criticism fair? Probably not.
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