After Ursula von der Leyen’s ambitious first State of the Union address: It’s time for EU action! Published: 18 September 2020 Commentary European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s first State of the Union speech showed an ambitious and a strategic approach to the many crises hitting Europe and the world. However, words are not enough. They must be backed up by actions and coherent policy measures. By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union
The Wrong Man in the Wrong Place Published: 8 October 2019 Article Hungary’s dubious candidacy for the neighbourhood and enlargement policy portfolio: After the rejection of László Trócsányi, the country’s acting ambassador to the EU, Olivér Várhelyi, was soon afterwards nominated by Viktor Orbán to the position. There are major questions hanging over his nomination By Benedek Jávor
What's the Matter with Poland? Published: 5 February 2018 Article In the name of effectiveness, democracy and reforms, the Polish government pushes with radical measures to take control over the juidiciary power and slowly loses popular support. By Łukasz Pawłowski
Juncker’s White Paper Has the Answers - and That is the Great Tragedy Published: 23 March 2017 The European Commission laid out five different post-Brexit scenarios in its latest White Paper. But the way towards a deeper and closer integration project cannot overlook the EU’s demos. By James Bartholomeusz
A Tsunami in Winter: Europe Shakes up Its Energy Policy Published: 5 December 2016 The European Commission’s winter package aims to reform the EU's energy system. Despite positive developments, EU Member States are still far from finding common ground By Kathrin Glastra and Rebecca Bertram
Why EU Institutions Need an Upgrade Published: 27 July 2016 Does the European Union need a constitution to become more democratic? Can a European constitution help the institutions gain legitimacy and acceptance among Member States and their citizens? By Klaus Linsenmeier
