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Pravda.sk: EU summit will deal with migration and British proposals

February 18, 2016

EUROPEUM’s head of research Martin Michelot comments for Slovak Pravda.sk on Turkey’s mission in the refugee crisis. He also talks about the so-called plan B which the V4 countries suggest should Turkey fail to fulfil its responsibilities.

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.

Another challenge for Europe: Fighting irregular warfare & exploitation of the NSAs

January 26, 2016

Europe, specifically the European Union, is now facing more pressing challenges than ever. Read a blog by Matthieu Crévecoeur in which he emphasizes the importance of staying united on both domestic and European level.

European Summer School 2015 – “Challenges for Europe” Report

January 21, 2016

You can now read summary of the thirteenth European Summer School which took place last July.

Scandinavian domino: Denmark follows Sweden in tightening border controls

January 08, 2016

Following the announcement of Sweden and Denmark to re-introduce border controls in the light of the refugee crisis, Christian Kvorning Lassen looks at the broader implications of this move and the future of the Schengen area.

COP21: a glimmer of hope amidst the gloom?

December 17, 2015

The COP21 climate conference in Paris has finished and brought a "historic" agreement. What are its chances to succeed? And what areas were left out of the discussions altogether? Find out in a new blog by Christian Kvorning Lassen and Kateřina Davidová.

French foreign policy has to be reconsidered

December 08, 2015

In the wake of the November 13 Paris attacks, French president Francois Hollande decided to intensify the French military operations to a level politically and financially unbearable in the long term.

Three myths about refugees, immigrants and the European refugee crisis

November 19, 2015

The refugee crisis has highlighted hitherto latent divisions within the EU, particularly amongst the V4 countries and Western Europe. The division is, at first glance, rooted in fundamentally differing perceptions of the crisis, giving rise to several myths whose veracity merits questioning. This blog will seek to challenge three of the most popular misconceptions about the refugee crisis.

Denník N: Paris attacks and the refugee crisis

November 16, 2015

Our head of research, Martin Michelot, offers his analysis of the Paris terrorist attacks and their aftermath to a Slovakian newspaper Denník N.

‘The time for action is now?’ Results of the Meeting on the Western Balkans Migration Route

November 09, 2015

On October 25 a 17-point plan has been agreed in Brussels upon cooperation on dealing with the influx of migrants. Is it going to change something or it's just another bureocratic measure? Find out in Marko Stojic's blog.