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Content of EU-27 Watch Issue 9 (published in July 2010) by question

1. Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty

Austria I New institutions and instruments introduced by the Lisbon Treaty and the view from Austria I 767 KB
Belgium I Herman Van Rompuy: a threat for Belgium but an opportunity for Europe I 767.69 KB
Bulgaria I Bulgarian European Community Studies Association I 751.86 KB
Croatia I Van Rompuy received more attention than Ashton I 815.05 KB
Cyprus I Treaty reforms overshadowed by more existential problems I 758.58 KB
Czech Republic I The Czech Republic – neglecting implementation because of treaty ratification hangover? I 787.85 KB
Denmark I The next best choice I 757.54 KB
Estonia I Post-Lisbon realities: much practical work to be done I 757.84 KB
Finland I Plates are more important than presidents or high representatives I 787.87 KB
France I Delicate balance of power leads to institutional caution I 759.17 KB
Germany I Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty: a question of leadership? I 765.56 KB
Greece I Much needed leadership in times of crisis I 751.38 KB
Hungary I Major questions to be answered I 753.57 KB
Iceland I EU reform complicates EU accession I 763.96 KB
Ireland I Jury still out on Lisbon I 790.41 KB
Italy I Divergent views over Van Rompuy and Ashton seem largely negative in Italy I 765.45 KB
Latvia I Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty as seen from Latvia I 792.64 KB
Lithuania I Both small and big states are equally important to the EU I 825.41 KB
Luxembourg I Large member states stand in the way of Jean-Claude Juncker as first President of the European Council I 770.88 KB
Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of) I Lisbon Treaty brings hope for Macedonia I 753.89 KB
Malta I New posts for more coherence I 759.88 KB
Netherlands I The Netherlands and the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty: a wait and see attitude I 762.9 KB
Poland I Willing to play a leading role in Europe I 816.17 KB
Portugal I The Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty from a Portuguese perspective I 758.24 KB
Romania I A Technical approach to the Lisbon Treaty I 843.91 KB
Slovakia I Close scrutiny of rotating presidency in light of Slovakia’s turn in 2016 I 724.78 KB
Slovenia I General support with selective criticism for new EU officials I 743.79 KB
Spain I Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty under the Spanish Presidency I 755.85 KB
Sweden I Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty and the Swedish Presidency’s contribution I 755.22 KB
Turkey I Implications for Turkey: a full-fledged accession strategy needed I 802.51 KB
United Kingdom I New post and institutions: building-blocks for a European Superstate? I 755.55 KB

2. Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy

Austria I Austrian perspectives on EU enlargement and the European Neighbourhood Policy I 771.38 KB
Belgium I A priority of low salience I 755.49 KB
Bulgaria I Turkish membership perspective currently discussed I 750.31 KB
Croatia I Croatia will be next I 821.97 KB
Cyprus I Western Balkans to join the European family, Turkey to open its ports and airports I 789.12 KB
Czech Republic I The Czech Republic keeps an eye on Eastern Europe I 795.43 KB
Denmark I A neighbour in the EU I 753.36 KB
Estonia I In favour of an open-door policy and an ambitious Eastern Partnership I 785.07 KB
Finland I On biased negotiations, Balkan stereotypes and Arctic potential I 754.62 KB
France I Mixed opinions on enlargement and the European Neighbourhood Policy I 756.33 KB
Germany I Germany more realistic and less enthusiastic of further enlargements; Neighbourhood Policy projects assessed positively I 799.84 KB
Greece I Greek Initiative for an agenda 2014 for enlargement I 752.59 KB
Hungary I Hungary is looking to the east I 761.25 KB
Iceland I A quest for speedy accession and inclusion of the North West European Region I 755.3 KB
Ireland I Enlarging Ireland I 754.39 KB
Italy I Inclusive attitude towards possible new members I 786.82 KB
Latvia I Latvia endorses EU Enlargement and the European Neighbourhood Policy I 788.2 KB
Lithuania I Looking east, looking north I 820.33 KB
Luxembourg I Positive stance towards Iceland – public opposition to Turkey I 758.53 KB
Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of) I In front of the gates of Europe I 762.15 KB
Malta I Croatia’s membership promoted I 765.66 KB
Netherlands I The Netherlands: “firm but fair” towards new EU member states I 756.52 KB
Poland I Enlargement and ENP remain key priorities I 801.62 KB
Portugal I Portugal: a supporter of further enlargement I 749.68 KB
Romania I Croatia, Iceland, Turkey, Moldova I 725.24 KB
Slovakia I Enlargement favoured but not at any price I 720.87 KB
Slovenia I Croatia and Iceland first, Turkey and Macedonia to follow I 739.64 KB
Spain I Spain backs future EU enlargements I 759.5 KB
Sweden I Sweden in favour of enlargements and co-initiator of the Eastern Partnership I 761.01 KB
Turkey I Union for the Mediterranean must not be an alternative to Turkish membership I 830.29 KB
United Kingdom I Public attitudes on enlargement mixed I 751.25 KB

3. European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis

Austria I The Greek tragedy, European economic policy and Austria I 766.95 KB
Belgium I Economic policy: more coordination, more solidarity I 765.02 KB
Bulgaria I Weakness of the common currency is a monetary phenomenon I 750.26 KB
Croatia I European economic policy, the financial and economic crisis and its consequence for Croatia I 833.13 KB
Cyprus I 20 million Cypriot Euros for every 10 billion Euros for Greece I 758.55 KB
Czech Republic I The Czech Republic – a satisfied spectator I 787.49 KB
Denmark I Non Eurozone EU member state supports Greek financial package I 755.25 KB
Estonia I Green light to Estonia’s Euro-accession amidst tumult in the Eurozone I 758.69 KB
Finland I The jury is still out on the outcomes of the economic turbulence I 763.44 KB
France I European economic policy and the financial and economic crisis: mixed responses I 760.01 KB
Germany I Europe’s paymaster is on a budget I 774.21 KB
Greece I More effective economic coordination to stabilise the Eurozone I 754.28 KB
Hungary I Faster and harder reforms without new treaty negotiations necessary I 753.96 KB
Iceland I The Greek problem seen from Iceland I 756.68 KB
Ireland I Irish concerned about tax and treaties I 759.96 KB
Italy I Unanimity rule paralysing European economic policy I 760.1 KB
Latvia I Latvia favours European Economic Governance and the Europe 2020 Strategy I 788.42 KB
Lithuania I More financial discipline is necessary to avoid crisis in the future I 823.06 KB
Luxembourg I Initial reluctance replaced by strong leadership I 763.98 KB
Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of) I Crisis of Europe or Europe in Crisis? I 760.47 KB
Malta I Rigorous monitoring mechanisms necessary I 759.46 KB
Netherlands I Dutch strict towards Greek aid package I 762.05 KB
Poland I Poland survives crisis relatively unscathed I 796.59 KB
Portugal I Greek situation discussed for a long time I 756.41 KB
Romania I Romania is not Greece I 721.98 KB
Slovakia I A stabilising factor of Slovakia’s financial sector got into crisis I 722.11 KB
Slovenia I Situation in Greece widely discussed: strict adherence to obligations demanded I 741.72 KB
Spain I Greek debt crisis effects Spain indirectly I 754.5 KB
Sweden I A Eurozone outsider ready to give financial support I 765.53 KB
Turkey I Turkey one step ahead due to 2001 crisis experience I 826.88 KB
United Kingdom I Britain and the Eurozone: on the outside looking in I 754.96 KB

4. Climate and energy policy

Austria I Climate and energy policy – Copenhagen and beyond I 768.19 KB
Belgium I European leadership needs to avoid disappointing results in the future I 761.45 KB
Bulgaria I Hardly anyone interested in climate policy I 747.18 KB
Croatia I Limited attention by politicians, strong positions of NGOs I 788.91 KB
Cyprus I Fighting climate change crucial for Cyprus I 754.9 KB
Czech Republic I The Czech Republic – an inward-looking critic I 788.17 KB
Denmark I Satisfied with its performance as conference host I 756.07 KB
Estonia I A binding agreement is needed; the Commission should be the driving force I 753.31 KB
Finland I Between ethical considerations and political interests I 757.5 KB
France I Climate and energy policy: Europe must keep a leading role I 758.46 KB
Germany I Scapegoat European Union? I 771.1 KB
Greece I Green ideas supported, but modernisation is a pressing need I 749.54 KB
Hungary I Rigid mandate for the European Commission was a mistake I 755 KB
Iceland I Disappointment in Copenhagen but prospects in the future I 755.6 KB
Ireland I Copenhagen to Cancun I 758.64 KB
Italy I Europe’s voice was no source of influence in Copenhagen I 754.47 KB
Latvia I Latvia supports the fight against climate change I 788.07 KB
Lithuania I Opinions on Copenhagen Accord diverge I 814.02 KB
Luxembourg I More political courage deemed necessary I 763.65 KB
Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of) I A need for a regional climate strategy in the Balkans I 755.9 KB
Malta I Climate and energy policy: more credible targets needed I 758.12 KB
Netherlands I Ambitions not achieved in Copenhagen I 754.01 KB
Poland I Auctioning of emission allowances controversially debated I 848.61 KB
Portugal I Disappointment due to wishful thinking I 750.21 KB
Romania I Europe has to stay on track I 725.05 KB
Slovakia I Slovakia’s support of the EU goals meets little public attention I 706.06 KB
Slovenia I Wrong EU tactics: Copenhagen only the beginning of a long process I 740.56 KB
Spain I Disillusionment after the Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change I 755.11 KB
Sweden I Need for a new strategy I 751.79 KB
Turkey I Turkey becomes an energy hub I 825.1 KB
United Kingdom I Energy and climate change I 751.45 KB

5. Current issues and discourses in your country

Austria I Presidential elections in Austria I 760.29 KB
Belgium I Government en affaires courantes to prepare the council presidency I 769.23 KB
Bulgaria I European Energy Community discussed I 604.1 KB
Croatia I Fight against corruption in Croatia intensifies I 831.33 KB
Cyprus I The direct trade regulation and other new developments on the Cyprus issue I 798.42 KB
Czech Republic I Czech Republic – too few European topics attract the attention of politicians and the public I 752.75 KB
Denmark I The Danish opt-outs I 751.1 KB
Estonia I Estonian economy beyond the Euro: questions abound I 753.3 KB
Finland I Begging, immigration and identity I 752.18 KB
France I A Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) controversy: a “hot potato” I 749.13 KB
Germany I The mission in Afghanistan and the recent federal and regional elections I 755.5 KB
Greece I Greek debt crisis strains the EU’s commitment to European solidarity I 751.68 KB
Hungary I New Hungarian government upon landslide victory of FIDESZ-KDNP and the Hungarian Council Presidency in 2011 I 751.84 KB
Iceland I EU discussion sidelined because of the Ice-save dispute – a country preparing itself for an intensive EU debate I 763.96 KB
Ireland I New coalitions of the willing I 754.35 KB
Italy I Miscellaneous current issues in Italy I 752 KB
Latvia I Latvians’ Principal Concerns in Spring 2010: Economic Recession and Parliamentary Elections I 792.84 KB
Lithuania I Unemployment, nuclear energy, and the Baltic Sea Strategy I 810.62 KB
Luxembourg I Trouble in paradise I 776.68 KB
Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of) I Current issues in Macedonia I 753.44 KB
Malta I Illegal immigration and spring hunting I 762.28 KB
Netherlands I Political climate and national elections I 752.29 KB
Poland I 6th anniversary of Poland’s EU membership and approaching EU presidency I 821.37 KB
Portugal I Current issues in Portugal I 750.58 KB
Romania I Constitutional review, US missile defence systems, and the Danube Strategy I 720.02 KB
Slovakia I The parliamentary elections in June 2010 I 707.82 KB
Slovenia I Border dispute resolution changes social policies I 744.9 KB
Spain I The domestic assessment of the Spanish Presidency I 750.43 KB
Sweden I The upcoming general elections I 749.63 KB
Turkey I The democratic initiative, the constitutional package and change of leadership in the opposing CHP I 831.61 KB
United Kingdom I European policy of the new British government I 753.73 KB
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