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In the EU Elections, Much More is at Stake Than the Rise of the Far Right
European Union
May 4, 2019
In the EU Elections, Much More is at Stake Than the Rise of the Far Right
With the EU elections only six weeks away, pundits and pollsters are busily predicting the composition of the coming European…
Beyond Europe: the International Organisation of the Francophonie
Culture
May 1, 2019
Beyond Europe: the International Organisation of the Francophonie
Colonisation brought European languages to prominent roles all over the world, and this cultural legacy persists long after the dissolution of the European…
Spanish General Election 2019: All You Need to Know
National Politics
April 26, 2019
Spanish General Election 2019: All You Need to Know
As Spaniards head to the polls this Sunday, here is all you need to know about the snap election called…
The Rise and Fall of Pedro Sánchez in Spanish Politics
National Politics
April 24, 2019
The Rise and Fall of Pedro Sánchez in Spanish Politics
Holding a general election was one of PM Sánchez’s pledges just before being sworn into office, which begs the question:…
President Zelensky: A New Way for Ukraine or More of the Same?
National Politics
April 20, 2019
President Zelensky: A New Way for Ukraine or More of the Same?
Zelensky: A Shadowy Candidate “Ukraine’s Donald Trump” and “Ukraine’s Beppe Grillo” are just some of the epithets the press uses…
The Next Enlargement Wave: Bosnia and Herzegovina Lags Far Behind
European Union
April 18, 2019
The Next Enlargement Wave: Bosnia and Herzegovina Lags Far Behind
‘The Next Enlargement Wave’ is an article series providing information about the candidate countries for EU membership and their path…
The EU Auto Industry Is Lagging On Electrification, And It Has Only Itself To Blame
Economy
April 12, 2019
The EU Auto Industry Is Lagging On Electrification, And It Has Only Itself To Blame
All over the world, the electrification of the automotive industry seems irresistible. Carmakers are now fully engaged in the transition…
10 Easy Activities to Convince People to Vote in the European Election
European Union
April 9, 2019
10 Easy Activities to Convince People to Vote in the European Election
Falling turnout, rising populism, constant lack of interest: the knees of cheering Europeans are trembling. At the last election in…
Stop Blaming Eastern Europe For the EU’s Failure to Integrate
European Union
March 24, 2019
Stop Blaming Eastern Europe For the EU’s Failure to Integrate
The public debate on European integration has shifted significantly over the past few years, especially after the Brexit referendum. Where…
When Pontus Challenged Roman Rule: The Rise Of King Mithridates VI
History
March 20, 2019
When Pontus Challenged Roman Rule: The Rise Of King Mithridates VI
In the year 122 BCE, Rome’s meteoric ascent to hegemony in the Mediterranean seemed unstoppable. The Republic was busily strengthening…