EU-27 Watch No.9 (all entries by country)
Austria
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
New institutions and instruments introduced by the Lisbon Treaty and the view from Austria
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767 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Austrian perspectives on EU enlargement and the European Neighbourhood Policy
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771.38 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
The Greek tragedy, European economic policy and Austria
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766.95 KB
Belgium
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Herman Van Rompuy: a threat for Belgium but an opportunity for Europe
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767.69 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Economic policy: more coordination, more solidarity
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765.02 KB
4. Climate and energy policy
European leadership needs to avoid disappointing results in the future
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761.45 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
Government en affaires courantes to prepare the council presidency
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769.23 KB
Bulgaria
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Turkish membership perspective currently discussed
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750.31 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Weakness of the common currency is a monetary phenomenon
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750.26 KB
Croatia
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
European economic policy, the financial and economic crisis and its consequence for Croatia
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833.13 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
Fight against corruption in Croatia intensifies
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831.33 KB
Cyprus
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Treaty reforms overshadowed by more existential problems
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758.58 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Western Balkans to join the European family, Turkey to open its ports and airports
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789.12 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
20 million Cypriot Euros for every 10 billion Euros for Greece
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758.55 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
The direct trade regulation and other new developments on the Cyprus issue
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798.42 KB
Czech Republic
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
The Czech Republic – neglecting implementation because of treaty ratification hangover?
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787.85 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
The Czech Republic keeps an eye on Eastern Europe
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795.43 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
The Czech Republic – a satisfied spectator
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787.49 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
Czech Republic – too few European topics attract the attention of politicians and the public
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752.75 KB
Denmark
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Non Eurozone EU member state supports Greek financial package
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755.25 KB
Estonia
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Post-Lisbon realities: much practical work to be done
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757.84 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
In favour of an open-door policy and an ambitious Eastern Partnership
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785.07 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Green light to Estonia’s Euro-accession amidst tumult in the Eurozone
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758.69 KB
4. Climate and energy policy
A binding agreement is needed; the Commission should be the driving force
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753.31 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
Estonian economy beyond the Euro: questions abound
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753.3 KB
Finland
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Plates are more important than presidents or high representatives
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787.87 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
On biased negotiations, Balkan stereotypes and Arctic potential
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754.62 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
The jury is still out on the outcomes of the economic turbulence
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763.44 KB
France
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Delicate balance of power leads to institutional caution
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759.17 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Mixed opinions on enlargement and the European Neighbourhood Policy
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756.33 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis: mixed responses
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760.01 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
A Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) controversy: a “hot potato”
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749.13 KB
Germany
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty: a question of leadership?
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765.56 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Germany more realistic and less enthusiastic of further enlargements; Neighbourhood Policy projects assessed positively
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799.84 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Europe’s paymaster is on a budget
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774.21 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
The mission in Afghanistan and the recent federal and regional elections
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755.5 KB
Greece
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Greek Initiative for an agenda 2014 for enlargement
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752.59 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
More effective economic coordination to stabilise the Eurozone
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754.28 KB
4. Climate and energy policy
Green ideas supported, but modernisation is a pressing need
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749.54 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
Greek debt crisis strains the EU’s commitment to European solidarity
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751.68 KB
Hungary
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Faster and harder reforms without new treaty negotiations necessary
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753.96 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
New Hungarian government upon landslide victory of FIDESZ-KDNP and the Hungarian Council Presidency in 2011
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751.84 KB
Iceland
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
A quest for speedy accession and inclusion of the North West European Region
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755.3 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
The Greek problem seen from Iceland
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756.68 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
EU discussion sidelined because of the Ice-save dispute – a country preparing itself for an intensive EU debate
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763.96 KB
Ireland
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Irish concerned about tax and treaties
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759.96 KB
Italy
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Divergent views over Van Rompuy and Ashton seem largely negative in Italy
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765.45 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Inclusive attitude towards possible new members
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786.82 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Unanimity rule paralysing European economic policy
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760.1 KB
Latvia
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty as seen from Latvia
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792.64 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Latvia endorses EU Enlargement and the European Neighbourhood Policy
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788.2 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Latvia favours European Economic Governance and the Europe 2020 Strategy
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788.42 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
Latvians’ Principal Concerns in Spring 2010: Economic Recession and Parliamentary Elections
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792.84 KB
Lithuania
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Both small and big states are equally important to the EU
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825.41 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
More financial discipline is necessary to avoid crisis in the future
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823.06 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
Unemployment, nuclear energy, and the Baltic Sea Strategy
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810.62 KB
Luxembourg
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Large member states stand in the way of Jean-Claude Juncker as first President of the European Council
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770.88 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Positive stance towards Iceland – public opposition to Turkey
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758.53 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Initial reluctance replaced by strong leadership
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763.98 KB
Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of)
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Crisis of Europe or Europe in Crisis?
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760.47 KB
Malta
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Rigorous monitoring mechanisms necessary
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759.46 KB
Netherlands
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
The Netherlands and the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty: a wait and see attitude
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762.9 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
The Netherlands: “firm but fair” towards new EU member states
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756.52 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Dutch strict towards Greek aid package
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762.05 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
Political climate and national elections
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752.29 KB
Poland
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Enlargement and ENP remain key priorities
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801.62 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Poland survives crisis relatively unscathed
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796.59 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
6th anniversary of Poland’s EU membership and approaching EU presidency
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821.37 KB
Portugal
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
The Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty from a Portuguese perspective
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758.24 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Portugal: a supporter of further enlargement
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749.68 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Greek situation discussed for a long time
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756.41 KB
Romania
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
Constitutional review, US missile defence systems, and the Danube Strategy
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720.02 KB
Slovakia
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Close scrutiny of rotating presidency in light of Slovakia’s turn in 2016
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724.78 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Enlargement favoured but not at any price
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720.87 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
A stabilising factor of Slovakia’s financial sector got into crisis
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722.11 KB
4. Climate and energy policy
Slovakia’s support of the EU goals meets little public attention
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706.06 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
The parliamentary elections in June 2010
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707.82 KB
Slovenia
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
General support with selective criticism for new EU officials
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743.79 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Croatia and Iceland first, Turkey and Macedonia to follow
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739.64 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Situation in Greece widely discussed: strict adherence to obligations demanded
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741.72 KB
4. Climate and energy policy
Wrong EU tactics: Copenhagen only the beginning of a long process
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740.56 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
Border dispute resolution changes social policies
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744.9 KB
Spain
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty under the Spanish Presidency
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755.85 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Greek debt crisis effects Spain indirectly
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754.5 KB
4. Climate and energy policy
Disillusionment after the Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change
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755.11 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
The domestic assessment of the Spanish Presidency
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750.43 KB
Sweden
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty and the Swedish Presidency’s contribution
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755.22 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Sweden in favour of enlargements and co-initiator of the Eastern Partnership
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761.01 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
A Eurozone outsider ready to give financial support
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765.53 KB
Turkey
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
Implications for Turkey: a full-fledged accession strategy needed
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802.51 KB
2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy
Union for the Mediterranean must not be an alternative to Turkish membership
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830.29 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Turkey one step ahead due to 2001 crisis experience
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826.88 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
The democratic initiative, the constitutional package and change of leadership in the opposing CHP
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831.61 KB
United Kingdom
1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty
New post and institutions: building-blocks for a European Superstate?
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755.55 KB
3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis
Britain and the Eurozone: on the outside looking in
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754.96 KB
5. Current issues and discourses in your country
European policy of the new British government
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753.73 KB