Giles Merritt

Founder of Friends of Europe and author of a new book entitled “People Power: Why we need more migrants”, wants to “ring an alarm bell and try and wake people up to the need in Europe for more people”.

The EU Must Take The Lead In A ‘New World Order’ Of Trade Blocs

Giles Merritt looks at the EU’s leadership opportunities in a world to…

Giles Merritt

Coming Soon: An EU Plan To Combat Youth Poverty

Giles Merritt reports on an ambitious strategy for tackling the barriers that…

Giles Merritt

Unpalatable Choices For An EU With Shrinking Options

Giles Merritt urges a rigorous re-think of Europe’s strengths and weaknesses to…

Giles Merritt

The EU’s Message On Migration Is Wrong And Short-Sighted

Giles Merritt questions the EU Commission President’s focus on border security when…

Giles Merritt

It’s Time To Emulate Delors And Fight For Draghi & Letta Reforms

Giles Merritt recalls the heyday of Delors’ combative style that transformed the…

Giles Merritt

Neglecting Its Poorest Regions Risks Being A Fatal EU Mistake

Giles Merritt warns against halving cohesion funds in the new MFF when…

Giles Merritt

How Europe’s AI Tortoise Might Overtake The US Hare

Giles Merritt reports on the growing risk of an investment meltdown of…

Giles Merritt

It’s Time To Tackle The Housing Crisis That Is Fuelling Populism

Giles Merritt suggests innovative ways to address housing shortages that are a…

Giles Merritt

The EU’s Defence Drive Lacks A Plan And A Political Mandate

Giles Merritt warns against repeating the mistakes that sank the EU’s earlier…

Giles Merritt