Vessela Tcherneva
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Europe’s new agenda in the Western Balkans
The main message for the Western Balkans is clear: countries in the region need to demonstrate a sufficient level of political governance before any technical process of EU accession can begin. → Read More
Trump vs. EU: The dead end of the normative approach
A divided EU - with an unstable Germany, a UK on its way out and renegade central eastern member states - is only of interest to the US as an ally in competition with Russia and China → Read More
Power words: Europe’s stake in the Macedonian name dispute
By actively supporting Macedonia and Greece to settle their name conflict, the EU could energise other countries of the Western Balkans to engage in democratic reforms, while also strengthening their economic outlook – and counter an assertive Russia. → Read More
Bulgaria: The unforeseen effects of the Presidency
Bulgarian politicians and officials will have to challenge the stereotypes about Bulgaria during their six month presidency and learn to strike coalitions in the EU. → Read More
What Europe can do for the Western Balkans
It is high time for the EU to move beyond ‘stabilocracy’ and stand up to ethnic nationalist kleptocrat political leaders. → Read More
What is left from Kohl’s era?
Much has changed, yet paradoxically, perhaps Europe is closer now to its 1990s vision than it has ever been. → Read More
MacMeltdown: Understanding the political crisis in Macedonia
The ongoing crisis in Macedonia could become destabilizing for the region unless the EU takes more decisive action. → Read More
European and foreign policy implications of Bulgaria's election
Borissov will probably have to make some symbolic shifts on foreign policy, but he is likely to do his best to be constructive within the EU. → Read More
View from Sofia: A Single-Issue agenda sidelines longer-term concerns
When the future of the EU is discussed in Sofia, keeping the four freedoms intact takes primacy over any desire for a cultural counter-revolution. → Read More
EU-Turkey relations after July 15: Turning the page
A complex and explosive mixture of misunderstandings, bad blood and unrecognised but shared interests has brought EU-Turkey relationship to a critical juncture. → Read More
Will Europe hold together after Paris?
Beneath the talk of unity and common anxiety, three dividing lines are opening up across Europe - how they are resolved will determine whether the EU emerges stronger with its values intact. → Read More
Will Europe hold together after Paris?
Beneath the talk of unity and common anxiety, three dividing lines are opening up across Europe - how they are resolved will determine whether the EU emerges stronger with its values intact. → Read More
Will Europe hold together after Paris?
Beneath the talk of unity and common anxiety, three dividing lines are opening up across Europe - how they are resolved will determine whether the EU emerges stronger with its values intact. → Read More
Will Europe hold together after Paris?
Beneath the talk of unity and common anxiety, three dividing lines are opening up across Europe - how they are resolved will determine whether the EU emerges stronger with its values intact. → Read More
Will Europe hold together after Paris?
Beneath the talk of unity and common anxiety, three dividing lines are opening up across Europe - how they are resolved will determine whether the EU emerges stronger with its values intact. → Read More