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International Parliamentary Scholarship Program – Application Information The International Parliamentary Scholarship Program (IPS) of the German Bundestag (Parliament) is now accepting applications for internships there.

Ivan Krastev: 'Central European resistance to the new Berlin-Paris axis may usher in a different taste of Europe altogether. These countries now face a choice between deeper integration on terms set by Germany and France or political marginalization -- and the fears of a two-tiered European Union could become self-fulfilling prophecies'.

Central Europe’s Tough Choice: Macron or Orban? Fears about political and economic marginalisation have damped the spread of new EU-optimism to Central Europe.

A timely piece, given last week's violence in the Macedonian parliament. High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini identified the Balkans as a top priority at the State of the Union conference in Florence yesterday.

Opinion | The Necessary Empire Without a strong European Union to provide stability, the Balkans could decay into protracted conflict.

Theresa May’s letter triggering Article 50 in full The British prime minister has officially triggered Brexit negotiations by writing to European President Donald Tusk. Here’s her letter in full.

'This is an historic moment from which there can be no turning back,' May told the House of Commons.

Britain hands over Brexit notification to EU May says ‘no turning back’ after Article 50 letter delivered to European Council’s Donald Tusk.

The EU at 60 has much to celebrate — and to do The sense of crisis is less acute but huge challenges lie ahead

Broken Europe is down but not out Politicians should not blame bad things on Brussels while taking all the credit

Tusk: Vulnerability brings out the best in Europe EU anniversary ‘time for sober reflection as much as celebration,’ European Council president says.