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Kosovo’s Track to Europeanization: Moving beyond top-down mechanisms

Posted on September 13, 2021 by A Path for Europe

Europeanization has transformed from an aspiration to an obligation and this in term has created a need for sacrificing internal democracy in terms of EU integration. Subsequently, in most cases, this results in not only a lack of implementation but more importantly a lack of ability to implement legislation. The difference being that lack of implementation may come due to lack of political will, whilst lack of ability to implement comes from the weak absorption of transformative power that the EU intends to achieve. […]

The Future of EU-UK Relations: Towards a Strong Partnership

Posted on July 6, 2021 by A Path for Europe

On 24th December 2020, the EU reached an agreement with the UK on the terms of their future cooperation after four years of intensive negotiation. Building a strong EU-UK partnership in a post-Brexit Europe is indeed in their interest. […]

Resolving the War in Ukraine – Impediments to Peace and the Role of the EU

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Anette Sonnbäck

With more than 2 million infected and 15000 dead in the current pandemic, EU has focused its attention on hemming the spread while tackling the vast socio-economic impact caused by the current situation. It is however crucial not to lose sight of conflicts that continue to affect everyday lives of millions. One of the main security challenges that the von der Leyen Commission will have to address in the near future is the on-going war in Ukraine. […]

The Commission’s first 100 days in office – A Europe in transition

Posted on July 15, 2020 by A Path for Europe

The 9th of March marked the first 100 days since the new Commission took office. This is an important mark as it gives an indication of the future direction of political initiatives and their possible success. The 100-day promises made by the Commission President Ursula von der Leyen were characterised by a will to become an important global actor that spearheads responsible governance. […]

“A Stronger Europe in The World” and the Role of Defence

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Anette Sonnbäck

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has made it clear that foreign affairs will play a central role for the new Commission. During her keynote speech last Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she stressed that it is time to step up in some fields in order for Europe to be “more assertive in the world”. […]

EU Migration Policy – Internal challenges and possibilities

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Anette Sonnbäck

It is time to rethinking the approach to EU’s migration policy. It will be crucial for the new Commission to acknowledge that challenges are different to that of five years ago and to not get caught in a situation where calls for revisions or reform takes precedence over short-term measures. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has rightly noted that we need a “fresh start on migration”, but what has the new Commission actually planned to do? […]