Pedro Madeira Froufe [Editor of this blog and Coordinator of the Group “Studies in European Union Law” (CEDU), of JUSGOV – Research Centre for Justice and Governance, University of Minho). 1. Football currently calls for multiple angles of analysis. In recent decades, as an economic activity, it has developed universally. It is a very specific … Read more
EU commitments limit the space for governments to implement their own political priorities. Sergio Scandizzo argues that while these commitments often have positive effects, they have led to a deterioration in political discourse that has helped foster the rise of the populist right. Mario Draghi’s recent report on EU competitiveness, commissioned by European Commission President … Read more
Professor Steve Peers, Royal Holloway University of London Photo credit: Luxofluxo, via Wikimedia Commons Introduction While attention has been focussed on the overhaul of EU law on asylum – which I have analysed in an upcoming article, reflected in an 8-part series of blog posts, starting here – the CJEU has been delivering … Read more
There has been speculation about the prospect of Armenia breaking with Russia and developing a closer relationship with the EU. Taras Kuzio argues that despite positive statements about European integration from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia remains closely tied to Russia. Over the last few years, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has repeatedly floated the … Read more
