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1. The problem-solver January 5, 2012

The EU's Special Representative to the southern Mediterranean has won praise throughout his career. Within his inner circle, Bernardino León is likened to Mr Wolf, an...

The problem-solver

2. Divisions limit the EU's influence in the Mediterranean October 29, 2011

The starting point for a fresh relationship with the southern Mediterranean lies in the EU. Tunisia's parliamentary elections last Sunday and the death on Friday of Muammar...

Divisions limit the EU's influence in the Mediterranean

3. Arab activists win Sakharov prize October 27, 2011

European Parliament gives ‘freedom prize' to five activists of the Arab uprisings. Five activists involved in the Arab uprisings from Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Syria have...

Arab activists win Sakharov prize

4. Tunisian election 'free and fair' October 26, 2011

European Union praises ‘near-perfect' election; Islamist party secures 40% of votes. European Union observers have described an election in Tunisia on Sunday (23 October)...

Tunisian election 'free and fair'

5. Less delight in Turkish power? September 29, 2011

The prospect of a ‘Turkish summer' following the ‘Arab spring' may be luring Turkey eastward, but Turkey will still need Europe. A few days ago, Turkey's Prime Minister...

Less delight in Turkish power?

6. EU support to Arab transition September 29, 2011

Ashton launches Task Force for Tunisia, together with Béji Caïd Essebsi after pledging €350m to the Arab world. The European Commission on Tuesday (27...

7. Special envoy calls for greater involvement in Arab transitions July 20, 2011

New EUSR says EU has special responsibility to back democratisation process. The European Union has a “responsibility” to assist democratic forces in the Arab world,...

Special envoy calls for greater involvement in Arab transitions

8. Including Arab youth May 27, 2011

The Arab uprisings offer new opportunities to increase economic and political inclusion, writes the head of the UNDP. In recent months, millions of people came onto the...

Including Arab youth

9. EU to discuss next move for dealing with Qaddafi March 17, 2011

Member states divided over Libyan no-fly zone; increased migration to Europe a major concern. Member states' foreign ministers are scheduled to discuss how to contain...

EU to discuss next move for dealing with Qaddafi

10. Arab revolt exposes the EU's double standards February 3, 2011

The EU claims to be a union of values, but flouts them in its dealings with the rest of the world. The dramatic upheavals in the Arab world have thrown up many questions....

11. An Arab Spring? January 27, 2011

There are two leading potential models of political development for the Arab world: Turkey and Iran. Is Tunisia the first Arab authoritarian domino to fall? Or is it a...

12. Europe's southern challenges September 25, 2008

The Mediterranean region continues to provide the EU with threats and opportunities. It is a busy time for the EU's southern borders. The French presidency's suggestion of a...

Europe's southern challenges

13. Looking east and south for partners September 28, 2006

Although Asia is likely to receive the most direct attention from the Commission's trade negotiators in the coming months, the EU has a number of existing commitments in the...

14. 'Democracy' divides EU and Arab leaders November 17, 2005

With just weeks to go before a crucial summit, European and Arab leaders are locked in a bitter disagreement over democracy promotion that threatens the success of the...

15. EU-funded TV channel would preach to Arab world October 6, 2005

EU member states are pressing for the launch of an Arabic-language television station to promote European ideas in the Middle East and North Africa. They hope that an...

16. Libya's rocky road to reconciliation May 4, 2005

Spectacular diplomatic coups have been flying out of Tripoli in recent months, leading some to call it Muammar Gaddafi's own ‘perestroika'. Libya has officially abandoned...

17. UN says EU and US thwart Middle East reform quest April 7, 2005

Western attempts to democratise the Middle East risk derailing domestic efforts, the author of a major UN report on the Arab world has warned. According to Nader Fergany who...

18. Arab reform and peace process separate issues April 15, 2004

The US government has recently launched a 'democracy' initiative for the greater Middle East and asked for EU support. In describing the initiative and the urgent need for...

19. Arab world and African nations both struggling in battle for EU-style unity March 4, 2004

As the European Union prepares to expand eastwards, its success in achieving security and prosperity through economic integration has become an example for the rest of the...

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