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The Secrets of the Trade Secret Directive

April 26, 2016

In connection with today’s World Intellectual Property Day, read new blog concerning protection of trade secrets by Pierre Grangé.

Austrian border plan damaging symbolic Brenner Pass

April 25, 2016

Austria has announced plans to implement border controls at its shared border with Italy at the Brenner Pass. Alexandr Lagazzi analyses such move with regards to both Italy's and the Commission's reactions.

Big Deal about no Big Deal

February 25, 2016

New blog from our research fellow Zuzana Picková about changes to British membership in the EU negotiated by David Cameron to avoid Brexit.

EU has a role to play in the Syria Peace Talks II.

February 25, 2016

Matthieu Crévecoeur continues to analyse the current situation in the Middle East with connection to the suspended peace talks in Genève. He underlines the importance of solidarity and courage which should be demonstrated by the EU in order to make the peace talks successful.

EU has a role to play in the suspended UN Syria Peace Talks I.

February 22, 2016

After the suspension of UN Syria Peace Talks with the Syrian government and opposition in Geneva, read what Matthieu Crévecoeur thinks about such a development and its significance for both the role of the EU in the Peace Talks and the Union's need to understand better the regional dynamics.

Some valuable lessons from U.S. politics?

February 04, 2016

Although the Europeans might see the U.S. presidential elections as rather bizarre, it currently presents similar trends to those in Europe. The phenomenon of “antisystem” candidates can now be found on both sides of the Atlantic. Read what Martin Michelot thinks about this development.