GalleryThe European Parliament is a failed experiment in pan-European democracy – national parliaments are the key to solving the democratic deficit
Strengthening the European Parliament has often been viewed as the best method of addressing the EU’s alleged ‘democratic deficit’. Stephen Booth writes that while this perspective has led to the Parliament’s powers being increased successively over recent decades, the effect of these reforms on democratic engagement among EU citizens has been limited. He argues that boosting the role of […]
David Cameron’s tactics may take the UK out of the EU, and Scotland out of the UK
David Cameron’s tactics may take the UK out of the EU, and Scotland out of the UK
This week saw the Prime Minister make a speech on Europe, followed by a letter to the President of the European Council outlining his proposals for EU reform. In light of these events, Jo Murkens explains how in trying to appease Eurosceptics but avoid being brushed off in Brussels, Cameron’s renegotiation strategy marginalises the UK and weakens the EU.
Prime […]