Spain may win the race to be the first European democracy to fall
Spanish democracy has never been tested at any time in its short history against the strain of such terrible (and worsening) social problems
- 26 September 2012
Killing dissent in Europe: Mr. Nigel Farage won't be the last victim
The modern EU is not run by people who are committed to a pluralistic democratic political culture, and these days you don't need to be a traditional eurosceptic to see that
- 18 September 2012
The Brussels Diary: Federal Europe is on its way
Federal Europe is on its way and the British people have been pushed too far already. It's just a shame that Westminster and the vast majority of the British main stream media isn't listening
- 14 September 2012
Brussels Diary: The fight for Dracula's gold and rights of the poor edition
Socialists do not tend to support things that might lose them their electorate. Keeping the poor poor is a standard trick of the left. What would they do if "ordinary people" were no longer dependent on them?
- 8 September 2012
Open borders immigration is a key to growth
Open borders immigration would be a boost not only for the UK but the entire global economy
- 7 September 2012
As the EU falters a new “empire” could rise in eastern Europe
New thinking about old ideas, refashioned for the modern era, could promote an interesting revival offering benefits to everybody
- 7 September 2012
Brussels Diary: Rainy gems from a European inbox edition
There's a message asking to nominate anyone eligible for the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen, awarded for making a valuable contribution to European unity. I think we should nominate Farage
- 1 September 2012
European culture: Is there such a thing?
We are not one united people and the EU cannot legislate us into such - so what of 'European culture'?
- 26 August 2012
What newspaper do you think the BBC mostly procures?
The BBC procures more copies of the Guardian than any other national newspaper, despite its small market share and continued decline. Quelle surprise!
- 13 August 2012
English tolerance, Scotland and the EU
The Scottish debate is likely to radicalise the English more. More will want England minus Scotland to be treated better, and will want to break the stranglehold of unloved EU government over the English regions
- 12 August 2012
But how would Britain actually get out of the EU?
The reason I argue for a new relationship with Europe, is that we're closer to building a majority for renegotiation than we're close to the point where public and Parliament are going to demand a pull out
- 4 August 2012
Postcard from the future
As we hit the dog days of summer, ECB president Mario Draghi has announced more meetings to save the euro. But is this the future we want?
- 3 August 2012
Thirty reasons to be cheerful in modern Britain -- PART 1
You think we've got problems? Luxury lad...
- 9 July 2012
Instant view: Eurozone on verge of renewed crisis as Spain debt yields soar towards unsustainable levels
Greece, Ireland and Portugal all needed bailouts after debt yields crossed the 7 percent barrier
- 14 June 2012
If Ireland votes Yes to the EU's Fiscal Union they'll surely be allowed to vote again, right?
If no doesn't mean no for the autocrats in Brussels, why should yes mean yes?
- 29 May 2012
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