Around this time of year I've previously blogged...

• 2009
  • Nomination of the Commission: left backs the right, and wonders why it has no message
    The EP elections, the five year democratic interruption to the Brussels game, are long in the past.
• 2008
  • More 'EU controlling blogging' outrage - a more careful analysis
    Back in June there was a lot of debate on numerous blogs about a draft European Parliament
• 2007
  • Labour's class of 1994 - time for a new generation of MEPs?
    How long should elected politicians serve? It's a perennial issue for all levels of government. I'm
• 2006
  • New iris technology and a delightfully old-fashioned airline
    Seems quite rare, but I actually have some positive experiences to report when flying! I have just
• 2005
  • What's going on in Germany?
    It's the economy, stupid. Or this election is stupid. I can't make up my mind. After 10 days away,