Person: Philippe Legrain

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

comment-analysis

Brexit an all-or-nothing fight to death among absolutists

British democracy was long renowned for its moderation, but its Brexiteer prime minister has pitched it into a political civil war with Remainers, says Philippe Legrain.

business

A wounded Merkel will further weaken the European project

business

Hard border ‘inevitable and harmful’

news

Lunchtime briefing: Gardaí investigating shooting of ex-Real IRA boss appeal for dash cam footage. Catch up on the headlines

news

Morning briefing: Irish Water has cost State €2bn. Catch up on all the headlines

comment-analysis

Italian instability could lead to more problems for Europe

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Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

David Cameron in a quandary as risk of Brexit rising by the day

There is scarcely a logical reason for Britain to leave the EU, but fear can drive people to pull up a drawbridge, writes Philippe Legrain

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

Apathy not the solution for society, says European advisor

People cannot rely on politicians to act in their interests, but apathy is not the the solution, says a European diplomat.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2015

‘Threaten to veto EU issues for debt relief’

Philippe Legrain, the economic advisor to former European Commission president José Manuel Barroso, believes Ireland should threaten to veto issues important to European leaders in order to receive concessions on its bank debt.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Bank debt scandal - We’ve been too weak for far too long

It is almost an article of faith that a long, ultra-patient game is the best way to convince the EU and the ECB to reduce or, God forbid, cancel the €64bn private debt imposed on taxpayers to cover failed banking investments and to steady what was a staggering euro.

Wed, 28 May, 2014