The latest issue of the online journal Intereconomics features articles about Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Aidan Regan and I wrote the article on Ireland. As we know well here in Ireland, they’re an oddly-sorted bunch, because each faces a rather different set of domestic policy challenges. Each also has problems that need to be addressed inContinue reading “Austerity in the Eurozone periphery”
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Home truths about the Euro crisis
Jean-Claude Juncker said some remarkably candid things to the European parliament yesterday. His role as the chair of the Eurozone group of countries has given him limited scope to speak freely to date. Indeed he’s someone who is quoted as saying ‘I’m for secret, dark debates‘. Now that he’s about to step down, he’s madeContinue reading “Home truths about the Euro crisis”
Another German problem?
Europe’s ‘German problem’ may not be simply about how to channel its preeminent power in directions that ensure the vitality and cohesion of the Union (see my recent post), but also about the political style of its leader, suggests Dan O’Brien in his commentary in today’s Irish Times.
Brigid Laffan honoured for accomplishments on Europe
Professor Brigid Laffan, a DEI fellow and member of the UCD School of Politics and International Relations, has received the 2012 THESEUS Award for her research on European integration and her contributions to the promotion of European studies. Bravo!
The Brussels Insider 