Centre for European Reform

The Centre for European Reform is a think-tank devoted to improving the quality of the debate on the European Union. It is a forum for people with ideas from Britain and across the continent to discuss the many political, economic and social challenges facing Europe. It seeks to work with similar bodies in other European countries, North America and elsewhere in the world.

Friday, September 06, 2013

Continuity and change in Germany's EU policy

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However the Germans vote on September 22 nd , Berlin’s attitude to the EU is not going to change much. The opposition Social Democrats call...
Wednesday, September 04, 2013

The Commons vote on Syria:The world turned upside down

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Prime Minister David Cameron made a strong case for taking military action to punish the Syrian regime for using chemical weapons. Labour le...
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Friday, August 23, 2013

Europe's struggle for influence in Egypt

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Egypt tests Europe’s ability to influence events in its southern neighbourhood. In January 2011, the protestors in Tahrir Square brought dow...
Wednesday, August 07, 2013

How the EU can help Kerry with Israeli and Palestinian peace talks

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As soon as US Secretary of State John Kerry announced the resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, the EU promised to ...
Friday, August 02, 2013

Putin's Russia: Stability and stagnation

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After a week in Russia I concluded that Russia is very stable – perhaps too stable. President Vladimir Putin appears to want little politica...
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Friday, July 26, 2013

Hope and trials in Myanmar

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Myanmar has a long and difficult road ahead to achieve political stability, democracy and economic development. Hope rests on Aung San Suu K...
Monday, July 08, 2013

Don't let England's poujadists kill London's golden goose

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One of the UK’s key economic advantages is its success at attracting skilled immigrants. In particular, the ability of London to generate th...
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Thursday, June 27, 2013

What is wrong with the European Commission?

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The European Commission, a crucial EU institution, is beset with difficulties. It is popular with neither governments nor voters. Twenty ye...
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Turkey’s Twitter generation is its European future

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The protests that started in Istanbul’s Gezi Park two weeks ago have spread across Turkey and show little sign of dying down. They signify a...
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Monday, June 10, 2013

Can national parliaments make the EU more legitimate?

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The EU has long had a problem of legitimacy, but the euro crisis has made it worse. According to Eurobarometer, 72 per cent of Spaniards do ...
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