Translated by Sarah Robinson

Graduated from King’s College, London, specialised in French and German studies. Sarah is working in translation and is currently based in London.

Articles de cet auteur (9)

When people die because their rescuers are standing trial

While European politicians are discussing symbolic political measures and right-wing populists of all countries are trying to push through deportations and prevent immigration, hundreds of people continue to die in the Mediterranean attempting to reach Europe by sea. Civilian sea rescuers are doing their best to prevent this - and are increasingly criticised and criminalised for doing so. Meeting Halfway spoke with Claus-Peter Reisch, the captain of the Lifeline, about the the fraught situation.

lundi 13 août 2018

Now more than ever, Europe should remain open to British citizens

« By deciding to leave, the British have essentially done us a great service. Therefore, we say : Thank you and goodbye ! » This is how Rémi Laurent concludes his response to Tony Blair after one of his Brexit speeches, in an opinion piece published on Le Taurillon, our French sister edition. (…)

mardi 17 juillet 2018

The EU and its mafia : it’s complicated

For years it seemed the European Union had given up the fight against corruption and organised crime. Now something could happen again - although not much is to be expected from the political sphere.

jeudi 12 juillet 2018

On the contradictions of the Federalist Movement

After the failure of the Europa-Union’s and UEF’s President to put forward a core issue of their associations, Lars Becker, Daniel Matteo and David Schrock have written a polemic pamphlet. All three have served in leadership positions in JEF Germany over the years. The European Federalists’ (…)

mardi 22 mai 2018

The 100 Year Peace Treaty of Brest-Litowsk : An Overview

The Peace Treaty of Brest-Litowsk is often called the ‘forgotten peace’ of the First World War. Today, the 3rd March marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the treaty between the so-called Central Powers and Russia. Although the treaty was nullified by Germany’s surrender in November (…)

vendredi 6 avril 2018

The new European identity

The Hungarian mathematician, psychologist and economist László Mérö goes in search of European identity. What in particular distinguishes us as Europeans ? What does ‘being European’ mean ? One evening in 2000, when Hungarian membership of the EU was still a utopian dream, I was with Serbian (…)

mardi 6 février 2018

The sweet illusion of a Europe of Defence

Since the failure of the European Defence Community (EDC) in 1954, the EEC, and then the EU, have never managed to create a real ‘Europe of Defence’, despite the creation of the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) in 2003. Growing global instability is pushing the member states to take (…)

vendredi 15 décembre 2017

The Estonian model : A digital revolution within the European Union

On July 1st 2017, Estonia took over the presidency of the EU, which will last for the next six months. Declaring its interest in digital technology and its ambition to accelerate the digitalization of the whole of the EU, Estonia wants to extend its free and innovative model to the other (…)

mardi 28 novembre 2017

Ulrike Lunacek : An election which determines Austria’s political course

Before the legislative elections in Austria the leading candidates are writing exclusive guest contributions for The New Federalist. Ulrike Lunacek (Greens) has also submitted a contribution to The New Federalist. When I meet people on the street or at events on my campaign trail throughout (…)

mercredi 22 novembre 2017