The French elections: What do the results mean?

The French elections: What do the results mean?

  Leading thinkers from the Aston Centre for Europe hosted a lively lunchtime debate today on the topic of “Europe, the Eurozone Crisis and the French Presidential Elections” at Europe House, Smith Square, London. With delegates drawn from a wide variety of public sector organisations, government, academia and the policy world, the debate focused on [...]

The Fall of Nicolas Sarkozy: Yes, it was Personal

You can read John Gaffney’s Berfrois article here.

Why we should still care about the EU’s institutions

In the midst of Europe’s various crises, why should we still care about its institutional make-up? Do institutions still matter? This is the underlying theme of new research agendas on the development of the EU’s institutions, as reflected in the latest edition of the leading Oxford University Press textbook “The Institutions of the European Union” [...]

Sarkozy’s defeat is a rejection of the Republique de Bling

Read the New Statesman blog post by John Gaffney here.  

Nicolas Sarkozy: Charles de Gaulle’s (Prodigal) Son?

Read the Berfrois blog post by John Gaffney here.

Politics and Memory: the French Far Right

Read the LSE EUROPP blog post by John Gaffney here.

Book Review: Political leadership in France: From Charles de Gaulle to Nicolas Sarkozy by John Gaffney

In this passionate and exciting account of recent French politics, John Gaffney considers what Charles de Gaulle’s ideas and personality continue to mean for France. Fascinating accounts of the backgrounds and motivations behind Ségolène Royal and Nicolas Sarkozy make this essential reading for those looking to sharpen up their knowledge of French political history, finds [...]

MA students celebrate their success on graudation day!

The Aston Centre for Europe congratulates all of its MA graduates who celebrated their achievements with family, friends and Aston members of staff at graduation day, 27th March 2012. We wish you all every success in your future careers!      

Prof Gaffney on France 24: Sarkozy Fights the Clock

Here is the latest from Prof John Gaffney on the French Presidential debate (France 24). You can watch the video here.

Prof John Gaffney on France 24

Here is a video of Prof John Gaffney appearing on France 24, discussing Francois Hollande. Who is Francois Hollande?