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Multispeed Europe

Jean-Claude Juncker Frans Timmermans

Juncker Falls Back on More-or-Less Europe Dichotomy

The president’s proposals contradict the “multispeed Europe” of France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 13, 2017November 26, 2021

Poland’s Opposition to Multispeed Europe Is Ill-Considered

Jarosław Kaczyński previously resisted a one-size-fits-all approach to European integration and rightly so.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 21, 2017November 29, 2021

Europe’s Big Four Endorse Integration at Different Speeds

France, Germany, Italy and Spain agree.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 7, 2017November 13, 2021
European Parliament Strasbourg

EU Sees Five Possible Futures. Which Is Best and Which Is Likely?

The European Commission’s scenarios range from muddling through to something resembling a federal Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 2, 2017November 26, 2021
Angela Merkel

From Two to Many Speeds: Striking the Right Balance in Europe

Non-euro states would feel left out in a two-speed Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 19, 2017November 13, 2021

Two-Speed Europe Isn’t the Answer to Britain’s Exit

Why not allow member states some flexibility?

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 12, 2016November 13, 2021

Foreign Ministers Propose More Flexibility for Europe

Britain’s exit might give way to a more flexible EU.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 25, 2016November 13, 2021
David Cameron Matteo Renzi Justin Trudeau

British “Remain” Vote Would Pave Way to Two-Speed Europe

A semi-detached Britain could widen the gap between euro and non-euro countries.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 23, 2016November 27, 2021
Nicolas Sarkozy

France’s Sarkozy Endorses Two-Speed Europe

The once and possibly future president calls for different levels of integration.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 16, 2016November 10, 2021
David Cameron Mark Rutte

Cameron’s Europe Demands Really Are Significant

Making other leaders see that Europe can no longer move at one speed is an accomplishment.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 9, 2015November 9, 2021
David Cameron Angela Merkel

Merkel Joins Britain’s Call for Two-Speed Europe

28 member states can no longer integrate all at the same pace.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 3, 2015November 9, 2021

Sweden Cautions Against Two-Speed Europe

Sweden fears deeper integration in the eurozone could reduce other countries to “second-class members.”

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 21, 2015November 24, 2021

Hammond Confirms Two-Speed Europe Is British Objective

Britain’s foreign secretary confirms it wants to formalize a two-speed Europe as part of its negotiations.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 10, 2015November 25, 2021

Liberalizing European Services Would Boost Growth: Study

Fully implementing the bloc’s services directive could raise European growth 2.3 percent.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 10, 2013November 28, 2021

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