Future of Europe Blog
Exploring the potentials and pitfalls of differentiation in Europe
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The differentiating effects of COVID-19 in Europe
The coronavirus measures implemented by the EU and member states have had differentiating effects, which ultimately may lead to further fragmentation of the European political system, argues EU3D researcher Filippa Chatzistavrou on the Future of Europe Blog.
Future of Europe Blog, July 2020.
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What can Italy’s economic ailments tell us about the euro area’s current slowdown?
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the euro area slowdown was the result of EMU-induced domestic deflation. EU3D researcher Simona Piattoni offers a different reading of Italy's disappointing economic performance on the Future of Europe Blog.
Future of Europe Blog, June 2020.
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Merkel’s Corona-shift breaks with the past; however, public opinion in Germany remains reticent
The Franco-German Covid-19 recovery plan marks a shift in Germany’s EU policy, but the German public might not be on board, argues EU3D Researcher Dirk Leuffen.
Future of Europe Blog, June 2020.
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The ideological blinkers of the Karlsruhe court
The German Constitutional Court is stuck on an ideological position that prevents it from understanding the substantial difference between the German situation and European integration, argues Sergio Fabbrini and takes a closer look at some of the court’s rulings over the last decades.
Future of Europe Blog, June 2020.
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No extra time for the European Union
The socio-economic effects of the coronavirus requires a massive and coordinated response from the EU. So far, the EU has not been up to the challenge, argues Marco Dani and Agustín José Menéndez.
Future of Europe Blog, April 2020.
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The future of Europe is being decided now
Given the ravages of the coronavirus crisis, the future of Europe cannot be one of permanent division between its northern and southern states, argues Sergio Fabbrini.
Future of Europe Blog, April 2020.
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A missing piece in the European Parliament's ability to set the legislative agenda
While the European Parliament (EP) is the only EU institution that is directly elected by EU citizens, its legal power to set the legislative agenda is still limited. A commitment by President von der Leyen combined with the EP’s strong calls for reform, might change this, explains Tatjana Evas.
Future of Europe Blog, April 2020.
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The realpolitik of the day after Brexit
So, Brexit got done. The UK is no longer a member of the European Union. What happens in the next 11 months will dictate the UK’s economic landscape for decades to come, explains Maria Demertzis, Deputy Director of Bruegel.
Future of Europe Blog, February 2020.
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Britain faces a triple contradiction
If Boris Johnson can negotiate agreements that are better than the EU system, it would be a serious challenge for the 27, argues Jean Pisani-Ferry.
Future of Europe Blog, January 2020.
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Differentiation: Problem or solution?
A multi-speed or multi-tiered Europe has often been presented as a solution to Europe’s current challenges. But this kind of differentiation can generate democratic problems, argues EU3D Scientific Coordinator John Erik Fossum.
Future of Europe Blog, January 2020.
Welcome to the Future of Europe Blog
The Future of Europe blog is an academic blog run by EU3D. Our aim is to debate the EU's current and future challenges and to enhance the understanding of the democratic potentials and the dominance pitfalls of differentiation in today’s EU.
The blog is hosted on UACES' Ideas on Europe.
