At a Time of Change in Europe – it is Time to Change Europe
Statement: Annual General Conference of the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) 23-24 October 2019 in Brussels, Belgium The 104 strong ECRE membership representing 41 countries is meeting in Brussels in the heart of Europe at a time of change. A new...
Weekly Editorial: The College of Commissioners: What’s in a Name?
The incoming President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has announced her proposed team of Commissioners to make up the College for the next five years, along with the “mission” she bestows on each of our aspiring heroes, ready to save Europe. A furore...
Weekly Editorial: A Fork in the Road
There are changes aplenty in the EU political scene this year, some confirmed, some under negotiation. A new European Parliament and new governments in 10 Member States, meaning new players (and new games) in the Council. A common theme is the removal of the far right...