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Ukraine's Rough Road to Democracy
Viorel Ursu
October 20, 2010
 BLOG  
Increased censorship, restrictive election laws, and a spotty human rights record: Despite these failings does Ukraine still have a shot at joining the European Union?

Why the EU Must Take the Lead on Burma Democracy
Neil Campbell
October 15, 2010
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With elections coming up in Burma, will the European Union stand up to the country's ruling military junta and set the stage for a democratic opening?

The Real Cost of Doing Business with Turkmenistan
Jacqueline Hale
October 13, 2010
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Turkmenistan has large gas reserves and a shoddy human rights record. Does the European Union stand to gain or lose by engaging with this country?

An Agenda for Integrating the Roma
Heather Grabbe
October 8, 2010
 BLOG  
European Union member-states risk getting into a race to the bottom if they rely on coercion to make life more uncomfortable for the Roma in their country than in others.

George Soros Urges France to Stop the Mass Expulsion of Roma
Press Release
August 24, 2010
Open Society Foundations chairman George Soros issued an open letter to European leaders condemning the deportation of Roma in France.

EU Roma Policy Coalition Reacts to French Government Eviction Plans for Roma and Travellers
July 30, 2010
The European Roma Policy Coalition, of which the Open Society Institute is a member, released a statement on recent French measures regarding Roma and Travellers.

Where Is Moldova Heading?
Brussels, Belgium
December 9, 2010
This policy debriefing addresses a series of key questions about the implications of recent elections in Moldova.