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Demons of Present and Past

Throughout the past three weeks, Germany has experienced a wave of right-wing riots in several cities. Marie Wachinger and Andrea Römmele explore the historical roots of these and analyse the political crisis that has…read on

Populism & electoral trends

After the Swedish Election: Time for a new narrative?

While Sweden is trying to figure out how to form a new government following an attention grabbing parliamentary…read on

Brexit European Governance & EU institutions

Puffer Fish and Bargaining Chips: Why hard bargaining harms British interests

When it comes to Brexit, there’s no doubt that UK negotiators have adopted a hard bargaining strategy. Benjamin…read on

European Governance & EU institutions Research cycle 2017-2019

A New International Law in the Making? GDPR at home and abroad

When the General Data Protection Regulation came into effect in May, it affected all businesses that have customers…read on

Brexit Research cycle 2017-2019

Gendering Boris Johnson’s Cabinet Exit

Boris Johnson’s resignation letter from his position as foreign secretary is a document ripe for analysis. Columba Achilleos-Sarll…read on

European Governance & EU institutions Trade & economy

Greece: a eurozone success alongside a national tragedy?

Greece’s third bailout is about to end. Can the eurozone claim success? Has Greece now exited the crisis?…read on

Research cycle 2017-2019

A Paler Shade of Grey? It is hard to see how any in-between version of Brexit can prevail

A simple metaphor captures the dilemmas around Brexit: some want white, others want black. To state the blindingly…read on

Europe Brexit

Getting to ‘No’: Lessons from the Greeks on how to avoid a Brexit catastrophe

Kevin Featherstone on the warnings for Britain from Greece’s negotiations with Europe in 2015 – and some much…read on

Europe Brexit

Brexit: Time for a moratorium?

The UK is set to leave the EU in March next year, but many of the key issues…read on

Populism & electoral trends

Exposing Populist Disunity in Europe: How the EU could find friends among enemies

European populist movements have been painted with a broad brush, but Jose Feio argues there’s daylight between them. With…read on