The Future of Europe
FollowSPIRe’s Prof. Daniel Thomas asks “More Europe?” at europedebate.ie.
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The Eurozone crisis after the Greek elections
SPIRE’s Dr. Niamh Hardiman posts some thoughts about what’s happening in the Eurozone on Crooked Timber. Kevin O’Rourke, who’s cited in Dr. Hardiman’s comments, has blogged some further comments on The Irish Economy, here.
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Reflections on the Fiscal Treaty Referendum
SPIRe’s Dr. Andy Storey shares some post-referendum thoughts of what the “Yes” vote means for the alternative to the debt and austerity programme in a posting at the Transnational Institute.
Time running out for the political reform agenda?
Post by David Farrell, June 2012 I have an op ed in today’s Irish Times about the (effectively) stalled political reform agenda of this government. The link is here. There can be no more prevarication. The government made a clear … Continue reading
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Tagged citizens' assembly, constitutional convention
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Is electoral reform ‘the solution’?
By: Prof. David Farrell In today’s Irish Times, Dan O’Brien is back on his hobbyhorse pushing for electoral reform as a means of improving the calibre of our elected politicians. The essence of his piece is that: (1) our politicians … Continue reading
The Freedom to be Poor
By: Dr. Samuel Brazys Tomorrow’s referendum is an important vote for Ireland not only because of the immediate financial implications but also as a measure of the Irish commitment to the European project. As an article in this week’s Economist … Continue reading
Fear, Anger and Resignation: It’s Nearly Referendum Day
SPIRe’s Prof. Ben Tonra with thoughts on referendum day at europedebate.ie.
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Tagged Euro Crisis, Fiscal Stability Treaty, Irish Politics
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The Fiscal Treaty and the EU’s Social Bargain
Discussed by SPIRe’s Prof. Daniel Thomas in a new post at europedebate.ie.
Euro Crisis Debate
The Euro-Crisis debate continues at europedebate.ie with new thoughts by SPIRe’s Prof. Daniel Thomas and Dr. Andy Storey.
The Greek ‘Bailout’
SPIRe’s Dr. Andy Storey shares his thoughts on the legitimacy of Greek opposition to a “pro-Bailout” government at europdebate.ie.