Poland Euroviews. PiS hasn’t given up on its bid to control Polish judges ǀ View Judge Czubieniak became a part of the news cycle when a new judicial discipline committee – created by the ruling party [in Poland] in 2018 – made her the 28th judge to face investigation and possible sanctions. 14/06/2019
Iran Euroviews. Europe should recall its commitment to the Iran Deal ǀ View Now, the question is, can the remaining parties to the JCPOA - in practice, the so-called E3 powers (Germany, France and the UK) - trigger the “snapback” mechanism is response to Iran's reaction? The answer - which Europe and hawks in Washington should bear in mind - is a simple “no”. 14/06/2019
United Kingdom Euroviews. What next for the Liberal Democrats? ǀ View I am a non-tribal Remainer, so I drew considerable consolation from the great leap forward made by the unashamedly pro-EU Liberal Democrats, who went from their one MEP, Catherine Bearder in SE England, to 16 MEPs and a fifth of the vote. 13/06/2019
Hungary Euroviews. Don’t be fooled: Hungary’s government remains a threat to European values ǀ View The flouting of European values that led to the Fidesz’s suspension from the European People’s Party in March has not changed. What has changed is that the outcome of the elections has made Fidesz realize that it needs to stay in the EPP. 12/06/2019
United Kingdom Euroviews. Business owners must show leadership over Brexit - even if Tory leadership hopefuls are not ǀ View No longer party leader as of 7 June 2019, May will officially step down as prime minister during the week of 22 July. With the leadership candidates all demonstrating vastly different opinions regarding Brexit, there is still a great deal of uncertainty about how the next few months will play out. 12/06/2019
World News Euroviews. For the sake of security and political stability, parliaments must pursue sound governance ǀ View As rapporteur of the [OSCE] economic and environmental committee, I have tabled a report and draft resolution under the theme “Advancing Sustainable Development to Promote Security: The Role of Parliaments.” 11/06/2019
Poland Euroviews. No, Mr Kaczyński, I will not be voting for PiS in the October elections. Here's why ǀ View Responding to an open letter to the Polish people by the president of the ruling Law and Justice Party (PiS), law academic Wojciech Sadurski makes clear why he will not be voting to transform Poland's democratic system into an autocracy. 11/06/2019
USA Euroviews. Why it matters that pride flags won't fly above U.S. embassies this year ǀ View We have the potential to lead many countries by example — but only if we continue our tradition of starting the conversation. 10/06/2019
United Kingdom Euroviews. The disastrous roll-out of the UK's digital welfare system is harming those most in need ǀ View The roll-out of the UK government's new digitalised welfare system has fallen short of expectations, with disastrous consequences for the most in need of their benefits. 07/06/2019
Libya Euroviews. Libya’s fragile economic gains thwarted by the unnecessary war ǀ View When the internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) was formed in Libya in December 2015, it was facing an enormous amount of work to restore the country’s social fabric and rebuild its devastated economic structures. 06/06/2019
World News Euroviews. Western leaders extol D-Day while ignoring the fascism reviving on their shores ǀ View They delude themselves by thinking they can control these anti-democratic forces by remaining silent. Over time, these forces will instead control them. 06/06/2019
World News Euroviews. How animal health is the forgotten factor in producing affordable, safe food for Europe ǀ View Animal protein is particularly important in developing countries where undernutrition is high, but widespread access to affordable and safe meat, fish, milk and eggs in Europe has also contributed to our nutrition security – and our freedom to choose a diverse diet. 05/06/2019
United Kingdom Euroviews. Trump's obsessed with royalty — and it may have started with this family secret ǀ View While Trump has worked hard to build his life into a glittering, eponymous brand, there has long been a royal-specific yearning in the Trump family. 05/06/2019
Ireland Euroviews. When it comes to democracy, the world could learn vital lessons from Ireland ǀ View The recent European elections show that many countries in Europe are struggling to contain the rise of far-right populist parties antagonistic towards democracy. In Ireland, however, democracy has a spring in its step. 04/06/2019
World News Euroviews. Why we should feel hopeful after the EU elections ǀ View Despite all the challenges facing our newly elected MEPs, I am hopeful that a freer, fairer Europe is in reach. In last week’s elections, Europeans came out and voted in greater numbers than at any time in the last 20 years, and many campaigns were driven by young people who made their voices heard. 04/06/2019
Egypt Euroviews. In Sisi’s Egypt, even teenagers who can’t take their exams get arrested ǀ View A group of high school students in Egypt can’t take their exams because the system introduced by the Education Minister has failed them. [...] The students, aged 15 to 16 years old, decided to take to the streets to peacefully protest the situation, but they were in turn violently arrested. 04/06/2019
Romania Euroviews. Romania: Where corruption begins before birth. Recent gains are only the beginning ǀ View Last week, the European Parliament elections saw voter participation exceed 50%, a resounding rejection of the corruption-fueled party in power, the Social Democrats Party (PSD). [But] many challenges remain for the people of Romania, far too many of which are exacerbated by corruption. 03/06/2019
United Kingdom Euroviews. Theresa's tears prove Britain needs more emotion in public life ǀ View Those blaming May for not showing more emotion earlier in her time in Downing Street should ask themselves what they would have said if she actually had. In Britain, we can only let the mask slip as we leave. We must maintain the poker face until we fold. 03/06/2019
United Kingdom Euroviews. Ballad of a D-Day Dodger ǀ View “I’m not bitter about the D-Day celebrations at all,” said Ivor Gaskill. “I just wish they’d give us the same recognition because if hadn’t been for us there probably wouldn’t have been a D-Day, at least not on 6 June.” 31/05/2019
United Kingdom Euroviews. The Special Relationship may be awkward under Trump – but it is vital to Brexit Britain ǀ View Strong ties with Washington are as important as ever for London, particularly as it pivots away from the European Union. But the pageantry of the visit and the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings may not mask some fundamental differences of opinion. 31/05/2019