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Nicolas Schmit

Nicolas Schmit is former Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights (2019-2024) and President of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS).

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Open Letter to Manfred Weber

Weber bears responsibility for the Return Regulation vote of 17 June, which allows up to 24 months’ detention for seeking a better life.

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Deregulation Will Make Europe Poorer, Not Stronger

Nicolas Schmit, László Andor and Anna Diamantopoulou

Three former European Commissioners warn that scrapping social protections in pursuit of competitiveness will leave the Union weaker, not stronger.

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The End of Certainty: A New Geopolitical Era Begins in 2025

Nicolas Schmit, Hans Eichel, Jesús Caldera, Stewart Wood, Stefan Collignon, Damon Silvers and Hugo Zsolt de Souza

Europe must redefine its global role.