Finland

  • Oct 23, 2013
  • 6 min read

Rise of populism will not threaten EU institutions

In a context of economic and cultural insecurity and growing resentment against globalisation and...

EU
  • Oct 4, 2013
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EU seeks greater role in policing national democracies

Under Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union, the EU can suspend the voting rights of a member...

EU
  • Sep 6, 2013
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Nordic economy will lead on European growth

With the exception of Norway, the Nordic economies have been negatively impacted by the euro-area...

EU
  • Jun 14, 2013
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'Welfare tourism' fears may force EU showdown

EU ministers last week discussed a call from the governments of Austria, Germany, the Netherlands...

EU
  • Jan 31, 2013
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Minimal CAP changes will force EU cuts elsewhere

On January 28, Irish Agricultural Minister Simon Coveney, whose country holds the six-month...

EU
  • Dec 28, 2012
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European security concerns grow over China's Huawei

There are several signs of friction in EU-China trade and investment relations. The EU, which...

EU
  • Nov 21, 2012
  • 6 min read

Failure to agree EU budget will have wider effects

EU leaders will meet on November 22-23 to try to agree the next seven-year multiannual financial...

EU
  • Nov 5, 2012
  • 6 min read

EU fiscal compact may need revising post-ratification

The fiscal compact treaty, signed by 25 EU member states in March, is in the process of being...

EU