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EU-Turkey relations: An analysis of the analysis

April 11, 2017

To say that EU-Turkey relations are under strain is a strong understatement. Perhaps the only reason (NATO concerns aside) why EU member states have not officially put a stop to the accession negotiations is enlightened self-interest in the refugee deal. Megaphone diplomacy and diplomatic tactics at or over the far end of the spectrum of… » read more

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Enlargement, EU Institutions, EurActiv.com, Global Europe, Turkey, Uncategorized

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Brexit negotiations: A European perspective

March 1, 2017

The UK might be in a weak position to get itself a favorable deal out of the Brexit negotiations. From the European side things won’t likely become easier with the duration of the negotiations. Inter-institutional relations might come under increased pressure and intra-institutional coordination could come under increased demand for democratic intervention. One of the… » read more

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Brexit, EU Institutions, EurActiv.com, UK in Europe, Uncategorized

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On subsidiarity

November 5, 2015

Subsidiarity has been part and parcel of the current debate on the balance of competences between the EU and the member states. Historically the concept can allegedly be ascribed to the theologian Oswald von Nell-Breuning. It was first taken over by the Catholic Church in its Social Teaching as part of the encyclical Quadragesimo Anno.… » read more

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Brexit, EU Institutions, UK in Europe, Uncategorized

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Antonius Voluptarius

The aim of this blog is to provide readers with refreshing and stimulating political insights on topics of European interest.

The focal areas of this blog are on better regulation and food security, but may be complemented with other topics on an ad hoc basis.
A fundamental shift of focus over time is neither excluded.

This blog is written by an individual who, at all times, focuses his efforts on providing his readers with balanced, impartial and independent insights on topics of European interest. I hold the firm believe that no man can really produce this type of result on his own. Therefore, I very much welcome anybody to share his/her reflections on my blog.

Also, I hope my blog will reflect the character of its persona, which is inspired by Saint Antonius (Anthony) of Padua, which was known for his aid in finding lost objects. Finding lost objects is here given its spiritual meaning of remembering a truth long lost in oneself. This truth my persona might hope to be able to approach, will be shaped to bring us the delight of understanding, as exemplified by the second part of my characters' nature, the Voluptarius. May the truth bring us fruitful political deliberations!


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