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The Future of the EU: Values and the Will of the People

David Bunikowski Common values and the future of the European Union are intrinsically linked, writes Dawid Bunikowski. Taking a legal philosophical perspective, he argues that the EU needs a stronger …

21st January 2016 lewing

Scottish Minimum Pricing on Alcohol: The Court of Justice Speaks

Arianna Andreangeli In-Depth Analysis The recent EU court preliminary ruling on Scotland’s alcohol minimum pricing illustrates the conflict in EU law between upholding the integrity of the internal market and …

14th January 2016 lewing

David Cameron has Begun a ‘Battle for Britain’ in the EU – But How Can He Possibly Win?

Paul James Cardwell Prime Minister David Cameron faces a number of challenges in order to achieve a successful EU renegotiation, writes Paul James Cardwell. He suggests that reaching agreement on …

4th January 2016 lewing

Most Read Articles of 2015

Anthony Salamone Since our launch six months ago, European Futures has featured contributions from across the broad range of issues facing Europe today – from the UK’s EU referendum to …

31st December 2015 lewing

The EU’s Relations with Kosovo – Achievements, Limits, Challenges

Gëzim Krasniqi The EU plays a major role in Kosovo’s development, despite the fact that several Member States do not recognise its independence, writes Gëzim Krasniqi. While the recently signed …

18th December 2015 lewing

The Crisis of Schengen is the Crisis of the EU

Ester Herlin-Karnell The Schengen system of borderless travel across much of Europe faces many challenges, from the migration crisis to preventing crime and terrorism, writes Ester Herlin-Karnell. She argues that …

15th December 2015 lewing

The High Court of Northern Ireland: Northern Irish Abortion Law Incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights

Jane Rooney In-Depth Analysis In this extended article, Jane Rooney analyses the recent Northern Ireland High Court decision that current abortion law is not compatible with the European Convention on …

9th December 2015 lewing

Reaction: The UK’s EU Renegotiation Demands

Laura Cram · Owen Kelly · Niamh Nic Shuibhne · Eleanor Spaventa · Tobias Lock · Michael Keating Expert Reaction Today, UK Prime Minister David Cameron sent a letter to …

10th November 2015 lewing

Scotland’s Alcohol Minimum Pricing: First Encounter with EU Law

Arianna Andreangeli In-Depth Analysis In this special extended article, Arianna Andreangeli analyses the opinion of the Advocate General in the preliminary reference case on the compatibility of Scotland’s minimum pricing …

5th November 2015 lewing

Prisoner Voting and the UK’s Imprisoned European Policy

Piet Eeckhout Following this month’s EU court ruling on voting rights for prisoners, Piet Eeckhout situates the judgement in context and assesses its consequences for the UK. In so doing, …

20th October 2015 lewing

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