The New Federalist

German Election Wrap-Up: The Schulzzug Has Brakes After All

Willem van Boxtel follows through on his pre-election commentary to discuss the results of the German election. And memes.

Tuesday 26 September 2017

German Federal Election 2017 – Vote by Meme

Willem van Boxtel discusses the potential implications of the German election for Europe – and the memes accompanying the campaigns.

Friday 22 September 2017

State of the Union – Juncker’s Europe back in action

Willem van Boxtel recounts and analyses Jean-Claude Juncker’s State of the Union address.

Thursday 14 September 2017

Opinion: Why the Brexit Vote Still Does Not Deserve Respect

Willem van Boxtel argues that the deliberate misleading of the public and the disastrous consequences of the Brexit referendum deserve everything but respect.

Friday 30 June 2017

What’s Going On Under the Sea?

Willem van Boxtel discusses the process of Dutch government formation, and its impact on the country and Europe.

Tuesday 27 June 2017

NACHRUF: HELMUT KOHL, ARCHITEKT VON EUROPA

Deutsche Titelseiten sind voll mit Rezeptionen für den verstorbenen Bundeskanzler Helmut Kohl. Wie wird sein Ableben in Europa gesehen? Wir haben den Beitrag unseres Autors Willem van Boxtel von der englischsprachigen Redaktion übersetzt.

Sunday 18 June 2017

Obituary: Helmut Kohl, Architect of Europe

Willem van Boxtel remembers Helmut Kohl, one of the great Europeans of the 20th century.

Sunday 18 June 2017

Careful, Brussels is listening

Angry tweets won’t save us from terrorism but EU intelligence cooperation might, Willem van Boxtel writes.

Thursday 8 June 2017

Good old British arrogance

Willem van Boxtel details why Theresa May’s statement on Europeans trying to influence the British election is flawed and offending.

Wednesday 10 May 2017

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