The self-castration of European foreign policy
Despite the invasion of Syria and the threats against Germany and the EU, Turkey remains a “strategic partner” of the Union. New sanctions are not planned.
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Macron versus Leyen: The next leadership crisis
French President Macron has blamed the future head of the commission von der Leyen for the failure of his candidate in the European Parliament. He has thus revealed a strange understanding of democracy – and triggered a new leadership crisis.
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On the first day of the hearings in the European Parliament, the incoming president of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, had to remove two candidates from her team.
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The German government wanted to get rid of him – and put a lot of energy into pushing satirist Martin Sonneborn out of the European Parliament by means of electoral law. But he is still there, more cheeky than ever.
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Can the British Prime Minister Johnson still achieve his goal of passing the Brexit on october 31? Domestically, this is becoming more and more difficult – but in Brussels, he has a few dirty trump cards at his disposal.
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Spitzenkandidaten, transnational lists and more Brussels bubble ideas
The Spitzenkandidaten system for allowing voters a say in choosing the Commission President failed with the election of Ursula von der Leyen. Nevertheless, the European Parliament sticks to the system – and wants to add transnational lists. But this would make things even worse. – A guest column.
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After Prime Minister Johnson’s coup, warnings of an end to British democracy are hailing. But it is not only in Britain that there is cause for concern.
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