By Alan Kelly Many commentators have argued that Irish participation in PESCO amounts to de-facto NATO membership, and marks an end to our traditional policy of Military Neutrality. This is not the case. This blogpost will show that PESCO membership falls squarely within the Irish definition of military neutrality. It will assess exactly what PESCOContinue reading “Why PESCO Membership Does not Threaten Irelands Policy of Military Neutrality”
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Terrorism and the Internet – A Step Towards Greater Integration to Prevent a ‘Second Wave’ of Terrorism
By Cathal Keane Terrorism is inherently a transnational phenomenon. Consequentially, acts of terrorism in Europe require a coordinated response from EU member states. With significant inflows of returning jihadists to Europe in recent times, there is a new sense of urgency for member states to increase cooperation and strive for greater integration in the areaContinue reading “Terrorism and the Internet – A Step Towards Greater Integration to Prevent a ‘Second Wave’ of Terrorism”
Are the re-emergence of EU/U.S. trade talks a sign that trade remains the EU’s foremost priority?
By Eva McCarthy With the discussion of a trade deal between the EU and the U.S. back on the table, the EU faces a crucial decision about whether to prioritise its environmental obligations or future impacts on trade. The EU has stated that it cannot trade with a country outside of the Paris Agreement. ButContinue reading “Are the re-emergence of EU/U.S. trade talks a sign that trade remains the EU’s foremost priority?”
Is a Land-Swap Deal with Kosovo Necessary for Serbian Accession to the EU?
by Arisa Herman Serbia, a small Balkan state, has long had its eye on accession to the European Union. One of the foremost candidates for accession, Serbia is in the process of negotiating the conditions of membership. Many of these specifications have been detailed in the Commission strategy titled ‘A credible enlargement perspective for andContinue reading “Is a Land-Swap Deal with Kosovo Necessary for Serbian Accession to the EU?”
‘Hostile takeover’ or much ado about nothing? Determining the political legacy of the entry of Democratic Left into the Labour Party
by Darren Litter At first glance, the Labour Party and the Workers’ Party are distant political entities. The Labour Party is a “very much a party of the Irish mainstream”[1], whereas the Workers’ Party have tended to operate within the sphere of “Soviet-style” Marxist-Leninism[2]. While there is undoubtedly considerable accuracy to this perception, an oft-ignoredContinue reading “‘Hostile takeover’ or much ado about nothing? Determining the political legacy of the entry of Democratic Left into the Labour Party “
European Commission v Republic of Austria (2007-2017) Why Austria’s quota system for medical studies is not an infringement of EU law
by Katharina Stöbich Art 45 (1) Every citizen of the Union has the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States. Art 21 (2) Within the scope of application of the Treaties and without prejudice to any of their specific provisions, any discrimination on grounds of nationality shall be prohibited.Continue reading “European Commission v Republic of Austria (2007-2017) Why Austria’s quota system for medical studies is not an infringement of EU law”
The EU Migration Crisis and Operation Sophia: Shared Burden of Asylum Seekers is Needed
by Sydney Walters Although the European migration crisis, which heightened in 2015 after the Syrian conflict, has relatively steadied, the debate over migration and member-state obligations towards migration continues. Despite the fact that the numbers of migrants entering Europe from the Mediterranean has dramatically decreased since 2015, the number of migrant deaths in the MediterraneanContinue reading “The EU Migration Crisis and Operation Sophia: Shared Burden of Asylum Seekers is Needed”
What is hindering Kosovo’s goal of European Integration?
by Katrina Yoder Kosovo, a young state with just over a million citizens, has been hoping to move into the arms of the European Union since its birth in February 2008. However, with a weak economy, internal political fragmentation, opposition from Serbia, and five member states of the EU body who do not recognise its independentContinue reading “What is hindering Kosovo’s goal of European Integration?”
Exit Stage Left? What Scope for Progressive Politics against the EU?
Review essay: Costas Lapavitsas (2019) The Left Case Against the EU, Cambridge, UK and Medford, Ma: Polity Press. By Dr Andy Storey “The EU is not a nation state over whose mechanics the Left could give battle… It is a transnational juggernaut geared to neoliberal and hierarchical motion.”[1] This claim, made near the end ofContinue reading “Exit Stage Left? What Scope for Progressive Politics against the EU?”
The EU tackling Climate Change
By Genevieve O’Keeffe Climate change is the most dangerous issue the world is facing and everyone will be affected unless extreme policy changes are made. As it is an issue that will directly or indirectly face all nations, it makes sense that a supranational organization such as the European Union takes an active role inContinue reading “The EU tackling Climate Change”
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