Roger Casale

Roger Casale

Roger Casale is Secretary General of New Europeans

How inclusive is the Conference on the Future of Europe?
05 Nov
How inclusive is the Conference on the Future of Europe?
It is a pretty safe bet that most Europeans outside the Brussels bubble have never heard of the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE). To those of us who care about a more participatory democratic culture in Europe this is a significant challenge – we need to help make sure the Conference is a success, writes Roger Casale.
The sight of UK Border Police arresting young Europeans on arrival in the UK, is not a great look internationally, writes Roger Casale
25 May
The sight of UK Border Police arresting young Europeans on arrival in the UK, is not a great look internationally, writes Roger Casale
When it emerged that some EU citizens had been wrongfully held, due to ignorance on the part of officials, the British Government also began to look incompetent.
Navalny arrest an early test for Biden
22 Jan
Navalny arrest an early test for Biden
The Biden Presidency will reaffirm the importance of American leadership in Europe, but will this result in effective, united action against Russia?
Those who knew its value will mourn the passing of free movement, argues Roger Casale
20 Jan
Those who knew its value will mourn the passing of free movement, argues Roger Casale
Unfortunately, many in the UK are only now starting to realise what they have lost.
Time to get serious about the Future of Europe Conference
19 Oct
Time to get serious about the Future of Europe Conference
Instead of delaying the Conference, a technologically smart, part online, part face-to-face Conference can and should be launched immediately, argues Roger Casale
Can Johnson avoid a no-deal Brexit?
10 Aug
Can Johnson avoid a no-deal Brexit?
A no-deal Brexit would see food and car prices rise in the UK, shortages of medicines and huge delays and tailbacks at Dover. But there are, as yet, few signs of panic, writes Roger Casale.
Letter from Italy: A snapshot of solidarity and fortitude
15 Apr
Letter from Italy: A snapshot of solidarity and fortitude
Italy has been in the grip of the Coronavirus pandemic for weeks on end – a country pushed to its limits. But amid the pain Italians have shown remarkable resilience and unity, writes Roger Casale.
UK White Paper sounds death knell for freedom of movement
21 Dec
UK White Paper sounds death knell for freedom of movement
Few issues divide Britain from the rest of the EU as much as attitudes towards free movement, says Roger Casale.
The Maastricht Treaty 25 years on
29 Oct
The Maastricht Treaty 25 years on
The 25th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty will fall on 1 November. Roger Casale looks at the Treaty’s legacy.
Number of transnational candidates set to rise in European elections
10 Oct
Number of transnational candidates set to rise in European elections
EU citizenship confers the right to stand in elections to the European Parliament outside your home member state, explains Roger Casale.
New 'Green Card' initiative would guarantee rights of EU citizens in the UK and Britons in the EU
28 Feb
New 'Green Card' initiative would guarantee rights of EU citizens in the UK and Britons in the EU
A GreenCard4Europe could break the impasse on citizens’ rights, argues Roger Casale