The PEGIDA movement is spreading across Germany, accelerated by Merkel’s decision to open the country’s borders. This report travels between PEGIDA, aid volunteers and refugees to explore a widening political division. In Dresden, the birthplace of PEGIDA, protesters convene at …
There will be more tragedies in the Mediterranean
Dr Jill Rutter, an associate fellow ar IPPR There is no magic solution that will stop this flow of migrants, but there are policy interventions that can reduce irregular migration The tragic drowning of at least 400 migrants is the latest manifestation of …
Empire state of Brussels
You probably have heard Jay Z’s Empire state of Mind song featuring Alicia Keys, but have you heard the EU Bubble’s version?
Escape From Greece
As one of the gateways to mainland Europe, Greece may be home to thousands of immigrants — but at the moment, it’s not a particularly happy one. Many spend their days trying to escape the xenophobia and erratic immigration policies …
Europe must now be classed as a declining power
How has the European Union’s influence on the global stage changed since the turn of the century? Douglas Webber presents findings from a study of Europe’s power in seven key policy areas. He finds that on every area with the exception of …
Europe is witnessing the establishment of a new regional order
Igor Calzada is Lecturer & Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oxford (UK) and Ikerbasque (Basque Science Foundation, Spain). He is an expert in research and policy-making projects on city-regional policies, social innovation, territorial development and strategies and governance. …
When the Bubble Bursts
Susannah Savage, Columnist @Swizz677 ‘How much’ I gasp loudly looking at the horrendously unreasonable amount TfL is asking me for a weekly London travel pass, mentally revolting and taking a vow of nil by public transport. Dramatically I mouth expletives and …
Sarkozy’s return to politics
Françoise Boucek is a Lecturer in European Politics and Policy in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London and an Associate of the LSE Public Policy Group. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced his …
Radical-right MEPs focus more on giving speeches
Marley Morris is a researcher at Counterpoint on the Recapturing Europe’s Reluctant Radicals project. He has a combined Masters in Maths and Philosophy from the University of Oxford. Prior to his work at Counterpoint Marley was at the Violence and Extremism …
Peter Spiegel’s extremist views or political correctness gone mad?
Peter Spiegel Brussels bureau chief of @FinancialTimes and long-suffering Orioles fan. Former national security correspondent for @LATimes and @WSJ in Washington. Has shocked the EU Bubble with his insensitive views towards the peoples’ of Africa suffering from the deadly ebola bacteria. The FT chief who was asked …