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All items tagged EU presidencyOpen Think Tank ArticlesJuly 31, 2007 | Germany's EU Presidency: Internal Leadership and External NeglectMarco Overhaus: and of the University of Trier: We argue that the German EU presidency failed to raise the EU’s profile as a foreign policy actor. Though successful in internal reform, Gemany’s tenure at Europe’s helm failed to provide real progress in Kosovo, Palestine, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Sudan and Iran. ... MoreJune 26, 2007 | Merkel's Momentum: Grading the German EU PresidencyWess Mitchell: I give stellar marks to Merkel in three key areas. I conclude that a strong German-Polish connection would sustain the progress made on transatlantic relations, Russian diplomacy and EU integration during her 6-month tenure. ... MoreJune 20, 2007 | Portugal Plans Africa Focus During EU PresidencyAna Gomes: I detail the Portuguese agenda for EU external relations over the next six months. While the Constitution will be an obvious priority, the flagship event for the presidency will be the EU-Africa Summit in December 2007. Portugal wants to strengthen the transatlantic alliance and organize the inaugural EU summit with Brazil. Renewed emphasis on the Euromed process and European Neighbourhood Policy is also planned. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesNovember 11, 2008 | Sarkozy Against "Polite Conversation"French President Sarkozy is rushing on with demands for the upcoming G20-meeting, at the expense of diplomacy. ++ His harsh call for multilateral action, blaming Wall Street for the crisis, is explained by a feeling of support from public opinion in Europe. ++ However, the crisis was not fabricated only in the US; Europe’s structures have their own faults. ++ Sensible targets for the summit would ... MoreNovember 7, 2008 | Blank Czech: The Next EU PresidencyThe Czech government is ready for the EU presidency.++ “In the past two decades, the central and east European (CEE) economies have done their homework, introducing reforms, with bank bail-outs and privatizations.” ++ The Czech presidency must address three problems: eurozone recapitalization, central European members vulnerable to a euro-wide recession, and new members needing financial support. ... MoreJuly 3, 2008 | EU Constitution for a "Protective Europe"Besides a Europe of markets, trade, and economic liberalization the French President Nicolas Sarkozy calls for a “protective Europe.” ++ With this, he intends to assuage the discontent of people who feel abandonned by the EU in the face of globalization. ++ Sarkozy’s policy style forces the EU to wake up from its political lethargy. ++ Yet, his strategy can only be ... MoreCommentsJune 20, 2007 | Raffaello, There are some efforts to deal... |
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