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Two unlucky monetary unions from the 19th century are the historic origin of the euro. It can only hope to develop differently from them: ill-fated from the outset, both died early. How did they fail and what lessons can be learned from history to help avert today's crisis? >>> more
In Belgium, there has always been a divide between the Dutch- and the French-speaking community. Now the separatists are at an all-time high. Two Belgians exchange letters. >>> more
Kosovo heads towards a contradictory future. After visiting judges and rebels, our author concludes: The price for stability in Kosovo is the rule of law, the EU wanted to achieve. >>> more
He was unknown to most of the people whom he now represents: Now Britain's Vice Prime Minister Nick Clegg could use his pressure against conservative confrontationalism. >>> more
Europe benefits from charismatic visionaries. Angela Merkel, however, avoids any contestation of European topics. For her politics is domestic or international. >>> more
Contrary to usual history of parliaments, the European Parlia- ment is not a result of democracy but of power politics. It was supposed to balance the weight of the different institutions. >>> more
In Belgium, there has always been a divide between the Dutch- and the French-speaking community. Now the separatists are at an all-time high. Two Belgians exchange letters.
Kosovo heads towards a contradictory future. After visiting judges and rebels, our author concludes: The price for stability in Kosovo is the rule of law, the EU wanted to achieve.
He was unknown to most of the people whom he now represents: Now Britain's Vice Prime Minister Nick Clegg could use his pressure against conservative confrontationalism.
Europe benefits from charismatic visionaries. Angela Merkel, however, avoids any contestation of European topics. For her politics is domestic or international.
Contrary to usual history of parliaments, the European Parlia- ment is not a result of democracy but of power politics. It was supposed to balance the weight of the different institutions.
