European Union

Lex Specialis and the Interpretation of Article 50 TEU

Jed Odermatt • Dec 21 2017 • Articles

Article 50 of the TEU must be applied complementarily with other treaties, otherwise, conflicts arise between international law and the limited provisions in Article 50.

Would Churchill Have Voted for Brexit?

Alastair Stewart • Dec 11 2017 • Articles

Winston Churchill was a student of the past, with a cast iron understanding of Britain’s inextricable role in European affairs over the last thousand years.

Brexit and the Consequences for International Peacebuilding

Vladimir Kmec • Nov 23 2017 • Articles

The UK’s departure from the EU might arguably leave not only the UK but also the EU more inward-looking and less engaged in world affairs.

Catalonian Referendum: Democracy, Legality and the EU’s Role

Yanina Welp • Nov 20 2017 • Articles

The Catalan elections are unlikely to resolve the conflict in Spain. But they should open room for dialogue as there is no other option that could restore legitimacy.

Online Resources – The European Union

E-International Relations • Nov 12 2017 • Online resources

Here are valuable resources to get you started on studying the European Union.

The Rise and Fall of Europe: Unity and Challenge

Stephen Chan • Nov 4 2017 • Articles

Union allows the economic domination of a small economy like Greece; it does not allow within itself two competitive monoliths.

Austrian Elections: A ‘shift to the Right’ and a ‘mixed Bag’ for Europe

Christine Neuhold • Oct 24 2017 • Articles

Recent elections in Austria are a ‘mixed bag’ result for Europe, with the People’s Party speaking out for integration and the Freedom Party seeing ‘renationalisation’.

Interview – Solomon Passy

E-International Relations • Oct 19 2017 • Features

Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria, Solomon Passy, talks about the future of NATO, Bulgaria’s role in the alliance and its upcoming Presidency of the European Council.

Open Access Book – Meditations on Diplomacy: Comparative Cases in Diplomatic Practice and Foreign Policy

Stephen Chan • Oct 15 2017 • Features

This book, by Stephen Chan, explores via a range of examples, the challenges diplomacy faces today as actors seek to change history and undermine interests.

The German Election – What Does It Mean for Europe?

Charlotte Galpin • Oct 4 2017 • Articles

The election in Germany brings the country into line with other countries in Europe with strong right-wing populist parties.

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