 EuroMeSCo's most recently published Papers address topics as diverse as the Arab Maghreb Union, migration policies in the Euro-Med area, and flexible multilateralism as a framework for relations. Paper 78 considers the popularity and future prospects of the AMU in Tunisia, exploring the aims and strategies of the regional integration project in the Maghreb. Paper 79 presents an initial analysis of how migration policies are being developed in five Mediterranean countries, focusing on the increasingly widespread approach of policy "externalisation" at the EMP level. Finally, Paper 80 assesses the flexible multilateral format of projects carried out under the Union for the Mediterranean umbrella, using cooperation initiatives in the field of civil protection as the example. To access these publications, please click here. |
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 EuroMeSCo Paper 77 - Under the Shadow of 'Barcelona': From the EMP to the Union for the Mediterranean - charts the evolution of the project that dominated Euro-Mediterranean dialogue throughout 2008. This study provides a broad evaluation of the UfM, considering how it will be informed by the former EMP framework while simultaneously promoting greater cooperation and complementarity between partner states. It also considers the added-value of the UfM project, offering some useful recommendations for its future implementation. To view the list of publications, from where this paper can be accessed, please click here. |
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 The 2009 European Citizens’ Consultations have entered into full swing with the launch of the national debates allowing citizens from all 27 member states to share their views on the future of Europe and its Union, at a time of economic turmoil and in the run-up to the European Parliament elections in June. Over the month of March, around 1,600 randomly selected individuals will be asked to discuss their ideas in national-level consultations aimed at outlining ten action proposals for Europe at-large. For this purpose, Citizens' Consultation sites have been set up in all member state languages. The process will culminate in a European Citizens Summit, to be held in May, when the results of these deliberations will be presented to EU policy-makers. |
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 Following more than 20 days of warfare in Gaza, Israel declared a ceasefire, saying it had fulfilled its strategic objectives. Hamas, in turn, confirmed that it would stop attacks for a week to allow the full withdrawal of Israeli troops. Amidst this tense and fragile calm, we would like to hear from you about the current situation in the Middle East, which has an impact on the global geo-political stage.
We invite you to leave your opinion or comment on the "Have Your Say: The War in Gaza" discussion forum, thus contributing towards a broader and more informed public debate. There, you will find links to relevant articles from a range of Middle Eastern news sources. To visit the discussion forum, please click here. |
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