After saying yes to Turkey, the EU is having difficulty finding clear and consistent grounds for saying no to other, still more remote candidates - but being in the general vicinity of Europe does seem to be a continuing requirement.
Timothy Garton AshThat said, the question remains: how to strike the balance between free speech and mutual respect in this mixed-up world, both blessed and cursed with instant communication? We should not fight fire with fire, threats with threats.
Timothy Garton AshBut transitions from the politics of violence to democratic compromise are always messy.
Timothy Garton AshThe Eurozone has clearly gone spectacularly wrong, pulling down all the continental economies.
Timothy Garton Ash