The American Fascist
I’ve been reluctant to use the “f” word to describe Donald Trump because it’s especially harsh, and it’s too often used carelessly. But Trump has finally
Politics
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For A Robust Policy Of Integration Of Refugees
The introduction of a thought-provoking book by Anthony de Jasay on political theory starts with the question: “What would you do if you were the
Why Brexit Would Be Bad For Employment Rights
Imagine a country in which there is no statutory right to paid holiday, no legal limit on the number of hours employees can be required
The Secret Of Donald Trump’s Success
Donald Trump is winning Republican presidential primaries at such a great rate that he seems likely to become the next Republican presidential nominee and perhaps
Restoring Power To Politics: A Eurozone Finance Ministry
Mario Draghi’s proposal to create a European Treasury Ministry is the first step (after the euro) towards genuine European integration and another renunciation of national
Will Slovakia’s Government Return To The EU Mainstream Ahead Of Its EU Presidency?
Slovak general elections do not usually get attention beyond the immediate neighbourhood. However, with the SK EU Presidency approaching and a controversial stance on the
Ars Longa, Vita Brevis: Key Role Of Collective Bargaining In Establishing EU Working Time Standards
Nowadays we all know that long or excessive working hours may have serious negative impacts on a person’s health and wellbeing. Eurofound‘s new report “Working
Is This Angela Merkel’s Plan B?
In her policy statement to the Bundestag prior to the EU summit last week, Angela Merkel gave an insight into her progress in the search for a
Here Are The New Social Risks Of The Fourth Industrial Revolution
The newest technologies seem to be promising us a truly radiant future: robots whose skills become more refined with every passing day; increasingly numerous and
Spain Discovers Parliamentarianism
It took Spain’s political parties a staggering 44 days to properly react and face head-on the outcome of the general election on 20 December. In a
Why The European Union Will Benefit From Brexit
The discussions about Brexit have centered around the question of whether it is in the national interest of the United Kingdom to remain in the
Why The UK Should Stay In The EU
In an interview with EUROPP’s editor Stuart Brown, former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis discusses the launch of his new ‘Democracy in Europe’ movement (DiEM25), the UK’s
Refugees: The Bright And Dark Sides Of Modern Germany
Germany’s Dutch neighbors are following its refugee debate closely and with a mixture of admiration, astonishment and confusion. Before “Cologne” we had great respect for
Terrorism, Modernity And Cultural Intolerance
Terrorism is the latest and unexpected source of insecurity, fear and risk. It is unexpected because it does not depend on the liquefaction of society
After COP 21: The EU Needs To Revise Its Climate Policy Targets
The 2015 COP21 summit in Paris was presented as a last chance to reach a global agreement to control climate change caused by human activity.
Why US Democrats Must Derail Republican Party Nationalist Populism With Economic Populism
The Republican presidential aspirant nominated at this summer’s convention is likely to become that party’s nominee in part by invoking jingoist and xenophobic themes drawn
How Will The EU’s ‘Rule Of Law’ Investigation Affect Polish Politics?
The European Commission is currently conducting an inquiry into judicial and media reforms introduced by the Law and Justice government in Poland. Aleks Szczerbiak analyses the way