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David Allen Green (picture Paul Jenkins / Flickr) Blogger David Allen Green writes on the New Statesman website that he has joined the Liberal Democrats, even though he does not agree with all their...
View ArticleThe European construction
A European construction successfully completed Your blogger took a break from worrying about the fate of the euro or the prospects for further constitutional reform in UK to build some furniture for...
View ArticleIs the European Union becoming a market state? (17 October 2011)
Professor Philip Bobbitt You are cordially invited to attend the forthcoming lecture with Professor Philip Bobbitt: ‘Is the European Union becoming a market state?’ Date: Monday 17th October 2011 Time:...
View ArticleThe End of the West: The once and future Europe (29 November 2011)
Panel Discussion jointly hosted by the British Academy and Princeton University Press Tuesday 29 November 2011 6.30pm – 8.00pm, followed by a drinks reception British Academy, 10-11 Carlton House...
View ArticleWhatever it takes?
Angela Merkel, chancellor of Germany (picture Jacques Grießmayer) Germany, we were told, would do whatever it takes to save the euro. Such a clear, unequivocal commitment should serve to reassure the...
View ArticleThe future of Europe – towards the European dream? (19 April 2012)
EU Policy Seminar: “The Future of Europe – Towards the European Dream?” At The Office of the European Parliament in London, 32 Smith Square, SW1P 3EU Thursday 19 April, 5.30-8pm followed by a drinks...
View ArticleThe British and Europe – kidding ourselves or telling it like it is? (20 June...
Sir Stephen Wall The 2012 WPCT Charlemagne Lecture will be given by Sir Stephen Wall GCMG “The British and Europe – kidding ourselves or telling it like it is?” Wednesday 20 June at 6.30 pm in the...
View ArticleHow the world turns
Niall Ferguson (picture Harvard) It is not only the world of politics that is turned upside down by the European banking crisis and the ineffectual way in which political leaders are dealing with it....
View ArticleOn Governing Europe (10 January 2013)
Andrew Duff MEP 5.00 – 7.00pm – Europe House, 32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU We are today living through what may well be a process of refounding the European Union. Will this refoundation succeed?...
View ArticleStudy tour to Brussels (9-12 April 2013)
The European Atlantic Movement Study Tour for teachers, lecturers, students and other professional people. The party will visit the European Parliament, European Commission, Council of the European...
View ArticleWill the changes in the Eurozone demand new institutions for the EU? (24...
2pm – 6.15pm, followed by a reception Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, London SW1P 3RB OUTLINE PROGRAMME (detailed timings to follow nearer the time) 14.00 – 16.30: Will the changes in the Eurozone...
View ArticleWestern Europe, Eastern Europe: Reassessing Relationships (9 October 2013)
4.30 – 7.00pm, followed by a reception National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2HE This event is jointly organised with Global Policy Institute and Mathias Corvinus Collegium, Hungary...
View ArticleWhy the European Union needs to be saved – Federal Union AGM (10 September 2013)
Stephen Haseler The Federal Union AGM will be held in London on Tuesday 10 September 2013. Guest speaker will be Professor Stephen Haseler, Professor of Government at London Metropolitan University and...
View ArticleJohn F Kennedy: The first order of business is for our European friends to go...
President John F Kennedy The nations of Western Europe, long divided by feuds far more bitter than any which existed among the 13 colonies, are today joining together, seeking, as our forefathers...
View ArticleCitizens’ Dialogue (10 February 2014)
On 10 February 2014 the Vice-President of the European Commission, Vivianne Reding, will attend a Citizens’ Dialogue event in Central London. This town-hall style event provides an opportunity to come...
View ArticleThe future of Europe – towards the European dream? (19 April 2012)
EU Policy Seminar: “The Future of Europe – Towards the European Dream?” At The Office of the European Parliament in London, 32 Smith Square, SW1P 3EU Thursday 19 April, 5.30-8pm followed by a drinks...
View ArticleThe British and Europe – kidding ourselves or telling it like it is? (20 June...
Sir Stephen Wall The 2012 WPCT Charlemagne Lecture will be given by Sir Stephen Wall GCMG “The British and Europe – kidding ourselves or telling it like it is?” Wednesday 20 June at 6.30 pm in the...
View ArticleHow the world turns
Niall Ferguson (picture Harvard) It is not only the world of politics that is turned upside down by the European banking crisis and the ineffectual way in which political leaders are dealing with it....
View ArticleOn Governing Europe (10 January 2013)
Andrew Duff MEP 5.00 – 7.00pm – Europe House, 32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU We are today living through what may well be a process of refounding the European Union. Will this refoundation succeed?...
View ArticleStudy tour to Brussels (9-12 April 2013)
The European Atlantic Movement Study Tour for teachers, lecturers, students and other professional people. The party will visit the European Parliament, European Commission, Council of the European...
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