Pietro De Matteis

Juncker appointment ensures first 'democratically legitimate' EU
23 Jul
Juncker appointment ensures first 'democratically legitimate' EU
President-elect can use 'political legitimacy' to bridge gap between EU and citizens, writes Pietro De Matteis.
Juncker's election 'crucial step' towards United States of Europe
02 Jul
Juncker's election 'crucial step' towards United States of Europe
The election of Jean-Claude Junker as commission president is 'huge step forward' for European democracy, says Pietro De Matteis.
EU faces prospect of 'coup d'état' by European council
05 Jun
EU faces prospect of 'coup d'état' by European council
It is time for Europeans to 'stand up for their rights' and ensure that the incoming commission president is the one they voted for, writes Pietro De Matteis.
Federalism would bring Europe 'closer to the people', says MEP candidate
09 May
Federalism would bring Europe 'closer to the people', says MEP candidate
With citizens' trust in EU falling, and Eurosceptics playing on 'fears and dissatisfaction', Pietro De Matteis says now is the time for a more 'social Europe'.