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Enlarging the context on COVID-19: Europe and Africa

As the dust on the first brutal phase of the pandemic settles in Europe, containment of the pandemic cannot succeed through unilateral responses.

By Fabrizio Tassinari and Mehari Taddele Maru

/ 30 Mar 2020

Enlarging the context on COVID-19: Europe and Africa

The EU-Africa nexus: promise and purpose

Only by recognizing and sharing the values derived from its unique transnational experience can Europe meet the promise of its holistic partnership with Africa.

By Fabrizio Tassinari and Mehari Taddele Maru

/ 11 Dec 2019

The EU-Africa nexus: promise and purpose

The same creed: a conversation about Scandinavian democracy with Bo Lidegaard

"In my eyes, there is nothing in the Scandinavia model that suggests that we cannot compete. Actually, there is a lot to suggest that we are the most competitive social model on earth". Interview.

By Fabrizio Tassinari and Bo Lidegaard

/ 13 Feb 2014

The same creed: a conversation about Scandinavian democracy with Bo Lidegaard

"In my eyes, there is nothing in the Scandinavia model that suggests that we cannot compete. Actually, there is a lot to suggest that we are the most competitive social model on earth". Interview.

By Fabrizio Tassinari and Bo Lidegaard

/ 13 Feb 2014

The torch and the spotlight

While in antiquity the Olympic truce suspended wars and allowed people to travel safely, in the modern era it has worked more frequently the other way round: politics has muscled its way into sports.

By Fabrizio Tassinari

/ 8 Aug 2012

Denmark, the imperfect Europhile

Is an EU based on accommodating differences and allowing exemptions suited to bring Europe out of the crisis? A good answer may come from Denmark.

By Fabrizio Tassinari

/ 4 Jan 2012

Denmark, the imperfect Europhile

Is an EU based on accommodating differences and allowing exemptions suited to bring Europe out of the crisis? A good answer may come from Denmark.

By Fabrizio Tassinari

/ 4 Jan 2012

Tunisia: wasn’t this what we hoped for?

Following the successful revolution of January 2011, Tunisia has begun to rebuild itself. There are many challenges still to be faced however, amongst them the re-emergence of the Islamist movement, Hizb al-Nahda.

By Fabrizio Tassinari and Rasmus Alenius Boserup

/ 14 Oct 2011

Calling Europe's bluff in north Africa

Europe has taken too little interest in the political path of its southern neighbours, argues Fabrizio Tassinari.

By Fabrizio Tassinari

/ 2 Feb 2011

Partners in pragmatism: Why the EU should give a little to take a lot

The EU has missed a trick or two in grasping Russia's foreign policy potential, says Fabrizio Tassinari. If they returned to an approach of pragmatic tit-for-tat, the Europeans would have a far better chance of achieving their broader policy goals.

By Fabrizio Tassinari

/ 6 Dec 2010

Europe's butterfly effect

Amid an increasingly competitive global environment where Europe's future aspirations on the world stage have been questioned, Fabrizio Tassinari argues that focusing on the finer issues could help Europe to colour the bigger picture.

By Fabrizio Tassinari

/ 30 Jul 2010

Europe's role in losing Ukraine

On the eve of the crucial run-off in Ukraine's presidential election, Fabrizio Tassinari argues that enlargement fatigue in the EU has meant that since the Orange Revolution Ukraine has been offered no real prospect of joining Europe

By Fabrizio Tassinari

/ 3 Feb 2010