Editorials

Learning the lessons of the 2010 crisis which nearly wiped out 60 years of European integration France and Germany almost caused a scandal as they suggested the establishment of a “competitiveness pact” to their partners – the aim of which is to accelerate the harmonisation of...

Whilst the Euro survived the trial it faced accused of inadequate economic governance, growth now seems to be making a tentative return and European solidarity has temporarily calmed the financial storm, hence nothing could be worse than giving up now. Due to circumstances economic integration...

First and foremost European integration is a political choice. It is a complex, incomplete matter and unification is progressing slowly. The financial markets, which are the expression of investor confidence do not always understand this. Europeans are themselves in the grip of doubt given the...

Ireland has brought Europe back into the financial crisis. Of course the Union has the means to save this "bad boy" of Europe from bankruptcy - since the Irish problems are not just due to its banks but also because of its government's economic and fiscal policy. Here we have a country...