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About Paul Gillespie

Paul Gillespie is foreign editor of The Irish Times and an associate editor of openDemocracy’s Europa topic.

Articles by Paul Gillespie

Wednesday 10th September

The European Union and Russia after Georgia

Paul Gillespie, 10 September 2008
The Georgia-Russia crisis is a challenge to Europe to make its own foreign policy tell
Wednesday 23rd June

Ireland breaks Europe's democratic code

Paul Gillespie, 23 June 2004
The lesson of the European Union’s constitutional treaty is that national and European levels of politics are combining to create the possibility of a new public sphere. But what can be done to make it real in citizens’ minds? Paul Gillespie of the “Irish Times” reflects.
Tuesday 22nd October

Europe Thrives on National Debate

Paul Gillespie, 22 October 2002
By ratifying the Nice Treaty, the Irish people have paved the way to European Union (EU) enlargement. Their healthy debate, good preparation for political engagement with the new EU, is also a vivid expression of the emerging European public sphere.
Wednesday 3rd October

Towards a partnership of equals: European-US relations

Paul Gillespie, 3 October 2001
The long-term trends in transatlantic relations are towards equality. After 11 September, will they be set back by an intensification of the unilateralism of Bush’s first year? Or will current, necessary coalition-building become the harbinger of a progressive renewal?
Wednesday 13th June

Ireland's 'no' is EU's opportunity

Paul Gillespie, 13 June 2001
The Irish people’s rejection of the Nice treaty is a roadblock to EU reform and enlargement. It is also a demand for a new political culture in the EU. Will the politicians and bureaucrats at last respond to democratic challenge?
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