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Did the EU Really Compare Communism to Nazism?
European Union
October 18, 2019
Did the EU Really Compare Communism to Nazism?
On September 19, 2019, the European Parliament passed a resolution concerning the importance of condemning, and remembering, the atrocities committed…
The High Representative’s Role in the Iran Deal Through the Years
International Relations
October 15, 2019
The High Representative’s Role in the Iran Deal Through the Years
In July 2015, the parties involved in the negotiations over the Iranian nuclear capabilities reached an agreement putting an end…
Meet the von der Leyen Commission
European Union
October 10, 2019
Meet the von der Leyen Commission
After this year’s European elections, and the lengthy horse-trading process that took place over the summer, President-elect Ursula von der…
Why We Shouldn’t Let Turkey Get Away with Invading Northern Syria
International Relations
October 9, 2019
Why We Shouldn’t Let Turkey Get Away with Invading Northern Syria
Following the US decision of retiring its armed forces from Northern Syria, Turkey has seized the opportunity and, at time…
Rügen: An Autumn Paradise in the Heart of Europe
Culture
October 2, 2019
Rügen: An Autumn Paradise in the Heart of Europe
When it comes to salt water, the European continent offers plenty of options. The wild Atlantic Ocean, the sunny Mediterranean,…
A Short History of European Philosophy and What It Means for Us
Culture
September 29, 2019
A Short History of European Philosophy and What It Means for Us
Philosophy has always been important in Europe, especially on the continent. Until recently, philosophy was one of the pillars of…
Turkish Identity and Europeanness: How Europe Failed Turkey
International Relations
September 25, 2019
Turkish Identity and Europeanness: How Europe Failed Turkey
When the Turkish governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) first entered general elections in 2002, one of their promises was…
The Other Side of Europe: Belarus
National Politics
September 22, 2019
The Other Side of Europe: Belarus
‘The Other Side of Europe’ is an article series providing information about the EU European (geographically or culturally) neighbour countries…
Boris Johnson, Brexit Tactics and a Broken Kingdom
Politics
September 18, 2019
Boris Johnson, Brexit Tactics and a Broken Kingdom
Analysing public opinion, this might look like a fundamental departure from the more conciliatory tactics of Theresa May’s government. Having…
Five Key Facts On Western Sanctions Against Russia
International Relations
September 15, 2019
Five Key Facts On Western Sanctions Against Russia
Ever since its illegal occupation of the Crimean peninsula in 2014, Russia has been subject to a punitive sanctions regime…