European Studies Buff Pillows

In her new role as IMF managing director Christine Legarde is already having a tough time

Schengen

Albania and North Macedonia: entrance denied

Loan Alley

'Everything is illusory? -- Even reality shows?'

Dracula vacationing in Venice feeding bats in the Piazza of St. Mark.

Trump Will Protect Obama's Legacy

'Seesh...I'm really tired of how men are always depicted as clueless dolts!!...I didn't say it's inaccurate, just that I'm tired of seeing it...'

EU: Behind the scenes.

The burden of carrying the Euro.

Euro crisis: The euro walking over a cliff

Is man a social animal? - 'As a married man, the short answer is no.'

The Ukraine, Europe and Fascism.

Goodbye Opiate of the Masses

Euro Bait

Democracy in Europe

Brexit

Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel.

'We must protect my sovereignty.'

"Europe has learned...yeah, this time we don't need a war to destroy ourselves!"

Brexit

"Leak to the press: Brussels bail-outs are French currency manipulation, costing British bureaucrats' jobs!"

Tsipras and Merkel

'It's a growth industry' (tulips from Amsterdam).

"Yeh, yeh, we're all emperors around here bud."

'Sorry buddy, read the sign. That means no ifs, ands, or buts.'

"Tell the press direct EU-taxation is necessary..."

Pikey and Chav.

The Eurozone - Running On Empty

"Chancellor Merkel just finished her meeting with President Putin, now she urgently needs a shower. Please call again in about five hours."

Jobbik Party.

"I hate shaking hands with him, he always squeezes as hard as he can!"

"It's just force of habit. When I say 'cavemen' I of course mean 'cavepersons'."

Belgium Battle.

Brown: You say 'government' but I say 'governance'...