skip to content

European Centre @ POLIS

Department of Politics and International Studies
 
Read more at: Dr Julie Smith, the Director of the European Centre, is introduced to the House of Lords

Dr Julie Smith, the Director of the European Centre, is introduced to the House of Lords

22 October 2014

On Tuesday 21 October 2014 Baroness Smith of Newnham and Lord Cooper of Windrush were introduced to the House of Lords. We wish them every success as peers.


Read more at: Immigration Commissioner denounces 'Fortress Europe' at hearing, according to Euractiv

Immigration Commissioner denounces 'Fortress Europe' at hearing, according to Euractiv

1 October 2014

The best way to combat illegal migration is to set up a regular immigration framework and not a “Fortress Europe”, according to Dimitris Avramopoulos, the Greek commissioner-designate for migration and home affairs. EurActiv Greece reports.


Read more at: Dr Chris J Bickerton publishes article on the Scottish referendum in Le Monde diplomatique

Dr Chris J Bickerton publishes article on the Scottish referendum in Le Monde diplomatique

20 September 2014

Anti-politics of the Scottish referendum 19 September , by Chris J Bickerton The opinion polls had suggested the result would be too close to call, but when the referendum on Scottish independence finally took place on 18 September, the voting showed a more definitive outcome — 55% against independence, 45% for. First...


Read more at: The ironies of European democracy

The ironies of European democracy

10 June 2014

Dr Chris Bickerton and Dr Carlo Invernizzi Accetti comment on ironies of the recent European elections in their article for Le Monde Diplomatique


Read more at: The ironies of European democracy

The ironies of European democracy

10 June 2014

Dr Chris Bickerton and Dr Carlo Invernizzi Accetti on ironies of the European elections in Le Monde Diplomatique


Read more at: Immigration: Labour must stand up for free movement in a strong Europe Ed Miliband should ignore Labour MPs calling for restrictions on EU migration

Immigration: Labour must stand up for free movement in a strong Europe Ed Miliband should ignore Labour MPs calling for restrictions on EU migration

9 June 2014

Julie Smith co-signs a letter published on Sunday, 8 June in the Observer, calling for a responsible discussion on migration and reminding importance of free movement for Britain.


Read more at: Dr Julie Smith on British Political Parties and Europe

Dr Julie Smith on British Political Parties and Europe

9 June 2014

Dr Smith's presentation at “European Attitudes, Parties, Citizens: Facing the 2014 European Parliament Elections in Hungary in Regional and European Contexts” conference organised by the Hungarian Europe Society (15 May 2014, Budapest) is now available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz4La5E4Uio


Read more at: Reforming the European Scrutiny System in the House of Commons
Reforming the European Scrutiny System in the House of Commons

Reforming the European Scrutiny System in the House of Commons

17 February 2014

Dr Julie Smith and Dr Ariella Huff extensively cited in the recent House of Commons report on "Reforming the European Scrutiny System"


Read more at: New Websie Launched
New Websie Launched

New Websie Launched

6 February 2014

The European Centre at the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) has launched its new website. This website will provide a spotlight on current research activites within the Centre.


Read more at: New Websie Launched

New Websie Launched

6 February 2014

11th November 2013 The European Centre at the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) has launched its new website. This website will provide a spotlight on current research activites within the Centre.