Denis MacShane

Denis MacShane is a former UK Minister of Europe

Valéry Giscard d’Estaing: A trailblazer for Europe
03 Dec
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing: A trailblazer for Europe
As one of the architects of the first European monetary system and direct elections for the European Parliament in 1979, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing helped lay the foundation of the modern European Union, writes Denis MacShane.
Joe Biden: Talking about my generation
06 Nov
Joe Biden: Talking about my generation
If elected as the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden will provide the last hurrah of 1968’s generation of young radicals, writes Denis MacShane.
Taking Brexit down to the wire
12 Oct
Taking Brexit down to the wire
The chances of this week’s EU Council meeting having anything much to discuss and decide in terms of a Brexit deal are small to non-existent. But Boris Johnson is an artist of the political pirouette, explains Denis MacShane.
The 10 Brexits Boris Johnson must consider
27 Aug
The 10 Brexits Boris Johnson must consider
Former Europe Minister Denis MacShane lays out the various scenarios that the Prime Minister should bear in mind before making his final decision on the UK’s withdraw.
To extend or take Britain into a Götterdämerung Brexit?
24 Apr
To extend or take Britain into a Götterdämerung Brexit?
The Coronavirus crisis has utterly derailed all the economic basis as well as the negotiating timetable for a swift agreement, writes Denis MacShane.
National politics sink hopes of an EU response to Coronavirus crisis
25 Mar
National politics sink hopes of an EU response to Coronavirus crisis
The Coronavirus has exposed how brittle Europe is and the national protectionisms and politics of ‘sauve qui peut’ may last long after the medical threat has receded, writes Denis MacShane.
At last a European Commission President who is in love with Britain
09 Jan
At last a European Commission President who is in love with Britain
For the first time Britain has got full sight of the woman who will face Boris Johnson in the next chapter of the Brexit saga, writes Denis MacShane, the UK’s former Minister of Europe.
Corbyn defeat is a lesson for European Left
20 Dec
Corbyn defeat is a lesson for European Left
There is a major lesson for Europe's Left following UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn’s defeat, argues Denis MacShane.
UK business and industry statement on Brexit is all bark and no bite
03 Jan
UK business and industry statement on Brexit is all bark and no bite
The UK’s top five industry and business federations have issued a strong statement criticising Brexit. But beyond first glance, is there much substance to it, asks Denis MacShane.
Jeremy Corbyn: From thinly-veiled indifference to Europe basher
02 Jan
Jeremy Corbyn: From thinly-veiled indifference to Europe basher
UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s Bernie Sanders-type speeches denouncing austerity, cuts in the public realm and blasting Trump certainly go down well. But what about his view of - and vision for - Europe, asks Denis MacShane.
Can MEPs play a role in recasting the politics of Brexit in Britain, asks Denis MacShane
10 Jul
Can MEPs play a role in recasting the politics of Brexit in Britain, asks Denis MacShane
Other than far-out anti-European obsessives there is not a single British MEP who seems to appear in the UK media on Brexit, says former Europe minister.