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The 'reverse Brussels effect': how criticism of EU regulations has been weaponised against liberal values

July 18, 2025

Civil society mobilisation in EU policy debates 

July 16, 2025

🧭 Enlargement reimagined: the shifting logics behind the EU’s expansion

July 15, 2025

The EU’s quiet shift toward an ‘(un)safe fourth country’ asylum policy

July 10, 2025

The British National (Overseas) visa: a geopolitical tool in UK-China relations 

July 9, 2025
July 8, 2025

🧭 How staged integration can revitalise EU enlargement

Ivan Nagornyak Staged integration is gaining traction to revitalise EU enlargement without lowering standards. Drawing on Ukraine’s experience, Ivan Nagornyak and Mariia Shalamberidze examine expert models and propose a structured, fair, and security-conscious approach Read more
July 2, 2025

Is Bulgaria really ready for the euro?

Albrecht Rothacher In 2026, Bulgaria will likely join the eurozone. On the surface, the economic indicators look good. But Albrecht Rothacher and Martin Bull argue that this may be another example of the will of Brussels triumphing over hard socioeconomic reality. Bulgarians, they warn, should brace themselves for a fiscal shock Read more
June 23, 2025

🧭 How the European Parliament can shape enlargement 

Lien Jansen Often dismissed as a procedural bystander in EU enlargement, the European Parliament holds underused tools to shape outcomes — from budgetary leverage to informal diplomacy. Lien Jansen argues that the European Parliament can act strategically — if internal cohesion and inter-institutional cooperation align. Its latent power matters more than ever in today’s geopolitical climate Read more
June 20, 2025

The EU-UK fisheries deal: still plenty of fish?

Morgiane Noel The new EU-UK fisheries agreement has attracted criticism for granting EU trawlers 12 more years' access to UK waters. Morgiane Noel argues we should view the deal in the broader context of EU-UK carbon markets, and the green transition Read more
June 19, 2025

Joint Ukraine-EU defence is a strategic win for both

Maksym Beznosiuk Maksym Beznosiuk argues that Ukraine’s defence production has grown, yet remains underutilised. With EU support, joint projects could sustain Ukraine’s war effort and advance the EU’s strategic autonomy. Closer cooperation, legal alignment, and targeted investment can strengthen Ukraine’s capabilities and contribute to the EU's defence readiness Read more

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