Why do people vote?
The theory that underpins modern economics is the idea that people act rationally. Their actions will be based on an analysis of the information available to them and they will […]
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It matters who governs
Politics is not only about policies but also about personalities. The very best ideas are no good if they are implemented incompetently. Good leaders are able to recruit the right
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Could the European elections choose the next Commission president?
The Federal Union committee discussed the rise of eurosceptic political parties in Europe and the prospect that they might make significant gains at the European elections in May. Could they
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A candidate for president
Martin Schulz, an MEP from Germany, has been nominated by the socialists as their candidate for president of the European Commission. The European Parliament will hold its next elections in
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The next president of the European Commission
The primaries are starting for the next European elections. Most, if not all, of the main European party groups intend to nominate their candidates for president of the European Commission,
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Tony Blair: Europe needs a leader
This website has long been advocating the view that the European Union needs effective and accountable leadership, most notably during the debates surrounding the European Convention in 2003 that led
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Who’s in charge?
There is a delightful power struggle going on within the EU institutions. The twin presidents of the European Commission and European Council are tussling for the role of leader of
The wrong campaign for president
The Financial Times today carries an article by Paavo Lipponen, former prime minister of Finland, outlining his view of what the role of president of the European Council entails. (Read
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Re-election of Barroso reveals old flaws
A vote by the European Parliament earlier this week confirmed José Manuel Barroso in office for another term as president of the European Commission. Mr Barroso had been more or
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Barroso deserves to be re-elected
By Richard Laming EUOBSERVER / COMMENT – If all goes according to schedule, Jose Manuel Barroso will be confirmed in office this week for a second term as president of
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