Although the new Norwegian government appears more willing to discuss EU-related issues than previous ones, the question of Norway’s EU policy remains ambiguous, argues John Erik Fossum in this blog post.
Future of Europe Blog, November 2021
The indebted states need to spend their fresh Recovery and Resilience Facility funds wisely. The frugals need to acknowledge how they benefit from the euro and single market. Then mutual trust can be built.
Future of Europe Blog, October 2021
It was naïve to believe, mid-pandemic, that austerity had been “buried” in Europe. Like a zombie, the idea has risen from the dead. Ingrid Hjertaker explains why it should be re-buried.
Future of Europe Blog, July 2021
Nordic governments frequently broadcast their ambition to do more together on the international stage.Kristin Haugevik and Ole Jacob Sending explain why we still shouldn’t expect to see any profound increase in joint Nordic foreign policy positions and actions – and especially not when it comes to relations with greater powers.
Future of Europe Blog, June 2021
The approach of the EU’s institutions to the Conference on the Future of Europe is muddled, with risks for the outcome. Sergio Fabbrini, John Erik Fossum, Magdalena Góra, and Guntram Wolff examine the different visions of the conference.
Future of Europe Blog, June 2021
Brexit may expose the special arrangements that EFTA states have to the EU. John Erik Fossum and Joachim Vigrestad explain Brexit from the Norwegian side of the fence.
Future of Europe Blog, June 2021
Will Berlin finally acknowledge that economics is a social science and not theology? Sergio Fabbrini explains the stand-off that will define the future of the European Union.
Future of Europe Blog, May 2021
Elinor Ostrom provides the ideal framework to understand the European Union. Jan P. Vogler explains why.
Future of Europe Blog, May 2021
The Next Generation EU superfoods are on their way. Can they save a starving Italian patient? Read Simona Piattoni's take on the EU economic growth model in light of the pandemic.
Future of Europe Blog, March 2021
The UK’s push for the frictionless market of the Norway option, while accepting only the obligations of the Canada option, was not viable. It was a delusion, either due to ignorance or self-deception, Jean-Claude Piris argues.
Future of Europe Blog, February 2021
Differentiated integration is a political reality in the EU. However, public opinion remains divided, both across countries and among individual citizens. Jana Gómez Díaz, Julian Schuessler and Dirk Leuffen argue that this fact highlights important challenges for the workings of the Conference on the Future of Europe.
Future of Europe Blog, January 2021
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