Greece: A Constitutionalist’s Two (Euro)cents
Cormac Mac Amhlaigh Public debate on the economic and financial situation in Greece has intensified in recent weeks, writes Cormac Mac Amhlaigh. He remarks on the Eurozone’s difficulty in agreeing …
European Futures
Scotland’s academic blog on Europe, from the Edinburgh Europa Institute
Why Greece Matters for the UK’s Referendum
Angus Armstrong Monetary union can take many years to be sustainable and successful, and the euro is no different, writes Angus Armstrong. He argues that, should the Eurozone proceed with …
Finality, Sir, is not the Language of Politics
James Mitchell Referendums do not necessarily solve the issues they are meant to address, writes James Mitchell. He argues that, similar to the Scotland independence referendum, the EU referendum is …
The Idea of Europe
Laura Cram European integration has long been rooted in practical arguments instead of overarching visions, writes Laura Cram. She suggests that this course has allowed for various meanings of Europe …
Can Britain be European?
Emile Chabal and Stephan Malinowski In this extended article, Emile Chabal and Stephan Malinowski reflect on the use of history in the debate on the UK’s relationship with Europe and …
The UK’s Territorial and Governance Challenge: Regions, Nations and Cities
Jo Shaw Faced with recent events at home and abroad, the UK’s political system needs to adapt to ensure prosperity and to bolster democratic legitimacy, writes Jo Shaw. She argues …
The Wayward Bicycle: European Integration and Investor Confidence
Charlotte Rommerskirchen Since the advent of Europe’s debt crises, European leaders have sought to reassure the markets by demonstrating that integration is continuing ahead, writes Charlotte Rommerskirchen. She argues that …
Britain and the Two Europes
Tobias Lock The Conservatives’ election victory paves the way for the UK government to pursue both EU reform and human rights reform, writes Tobias Lock. Each issue, he suggests, will …
The External Dimension to Britain’s EU Renegotiation
Anthony Salamone The UK government’s renegotiation of EU membership will be shaped in large part by how fellow European leaders respond, argues Anthony Salamone. He suggests that, while it may …
TTIP in the Bigger Picture
Chad Damro The proposed EU-US trade agreement (TTIP) is the product of the dynamics of the global trade regime and the evolution of the transatlantic relationship, argues Chad Damro. He …