Reports

Cameron could yet be heading for European success
The results of the European elections demonstrated a mood for change with the way the European Union is run. This could play to the advantage of UK Prime Minister David Cameron who wants to renegotiate Britain’s membership – as long as he does not alienate his European partners. <i>Elections for ...


Cameron’s bet on an EU referendum is still alive
One year ago UK Prime Minister David Cameron promised voters an In-Out referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union by the end of 2017 and a chance to repatriate power back to Britain. But how has the political landscape in the UK and among its European partners changed ...


Germany needs Britain in Europe to make EU economy work
Britain’s active membership of the European Union is vital for the benefit of the UK, Germany and Europe. German Chancellor Angela Merkel realises that is the only way to make Europe’s economy more nimble and competitive. She is willing to cut a deal with British Prime Minister David Cameron but ...


David Cameron’s Europe speech is high-risk strategy
UK Prime Minister David Cameron took a big gamble in raising the UK debate on Britain’s membership of the European Community in the way he has. His speech may be seen as an important and necessary step for the UK. But his demand for a full-blooded re-negotiation could alienate European ...


The future of the European Union – the UK view
British Prime Minister David Cameron faces an acute dilemma as he is squeezed politically trying to keep his party together on the big question of EU membership. The fault-lines are showing between those who want to leave the EU and those who want to stay and his European neighbours are ...
