Post-election Spain must maintain its development commitments
By Manuel Manrique (02/11/2011) Policy Brief
The current international context requires that Spain continue to support development and seek greater coherence between cooperation and external action.
The Inter-American Democratic Charter at ten
By Susanne Gratius (29/09/2011) Policy Brief
The Inter-American Democratic Charter is ten years old. It is a unique document, due to its democratic commitment, but many of its goals remain unfulfilled. So far, it has been unable to respond to new threats to democracy such as selective authoritarianism or political polarisation.
Is the EU's Eastern Partnership promoting Europeanisation?
By Natalia Shapovalova, Iryna Solonenko (27/09/2011) Policy Brief
After more than two years of implementation, the Eastern Partnership has proved an effective tool for political dialogue and sector-based cooperation. Now that the EaP institutions are fully in operation it is pertinent to ask what has been achieved.
Armenia: the Eastern Partnership's unrequited suitor
By Nelli Babayan, Natalia Shapovalova (13/09/2011) Policy Brief
While voicing its EU aspirations, Armenia has not been as outspoken as other EU Eastern neighbours, largely due to its security dependence on Russia. Nevertheless, Armenia’s interest in the EU has grown since the launch of the Eastern Partnership.
A European foundation for democracy: what is needed
By Roel von Meijenfeldt (02/09/2011) Policy Brief
The developments in North Africa and the Middle East have triggered many changes in EU policies. There is a need better to distinguish between pre-transition, transition and post-transition challenges. The recently-proposed European Endowment for Democracy intends to enhance the effectiveness of democracy support.
Moldova: an EU success story?
By Jos Boonstra (31/08/2011) Policy Brief
Moldova is promoted as the EU’s badly needed success story in its Eastern neighbourhood. The country has chosen a pro-European orientation and stands to make progress in economic and democratic reform, but it remains to be seen whether such success will hold.
