Gas
There is a new trade war in Europe, between Russia and the Ukraine over the cost of gas. The EU is convening its experts over fears that it might get […]
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Participatory democracy in the EU
By John Parry Sovereignty originally meant the absolute worldly power of the sovereign or monarch. Out of self-interest, absolute monarchs tended to regard their sovereignty as an expression of the
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Statements on the budget
Why my bank statements come in through the post, I always read them carefully to check up on what has been going on – did I really spend that, I
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Trumpets
“It is time to give ourselves a reality check. To receive the wake-up call,” said Tony Blair after the No votes in France and the Netherlands. Sometimes, on a cold
Half Cox
Pat Cox, former MEP and former president of the European Parliament, was today elected president of the European Movement International. He takes over from Jose Maria Gil-Robles, and gave an
The future of the EU budget
Research questions received from a student, with responses from Richard Laming, Director of Federal Union 1. Do you agree that the current UK rebate from the European Union undermines community
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How to restart the European process – a three point plan
Agreed by the Federal Union Committee Background The rejection of the European constitution by the referendums in France and the Netherlands is a setback but not a disaster. The prospect
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New patterns of citizenship in Europe
By Richard Laming Based on a talk given at the Ventotene seminar, 30 August 2005 The question of citizenship is a very important one for federalists. I believe it is
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Aspects of the EU’s Constitutional Treaty
Report by the House of Commons European Scrutiny Committee, 23 March 2005 The House of Commons European Scrutiny Committee’s report on the European constitution drew in several places on evidence
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European constitution – a personal view
By Satish Desai Introduction During my visit to the USA, I had a short discussion with a Senator, who felt strongly that Europe could not be a “State” and rejection
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