From Brussels with Power: Von der Leyen’s Defining Role in the EU of 2025
How Ursula von der Leyen has strengthened her power with the assumption of a new Commission, setting a precedent for the future.
Can the EU’s New Housing Commissioner Truly Address Europe’s Housing Crisis?
Does the European Commission have any tools capable of enacting change or will it be a moot portfolio?
Finland’s Border Security Act: A Contentious Precedent in the EU?
Finland, the EU member state with the longest external border to Russia, recently passed legislation against instrumentalised migration, which has been widely criticised as violating international human rights. A closer look at this issue raises the question of whether it is part of a broader change in the EU’s migration and asylum policies and if it might act as a precedent for other EU member states.
The EU’s Approach to Terrorism in the Middle East: Strategy and Partnerships
Can the EU’s approach to Middle Eastern terrorism truly address the root causes and secure lasting peace, or is it merely a temporary fix?
‘In Dire Straits’: The Challenges Faced by the EU Naval Operation in the Red Sea
Will the EU’s efforts at restoring safe passage in the Red Sea succeed or will it highlight the structural weaknesses of joint European security policy?
Growing Intolerance Towards LGBTQ+ Minorities in Slovakia
A tragic shooting at an LGBTQ+ bar, hateful remarks from top officials, and targeted harassment—Slovakia is witnessing a surge in anti-minority rhetorics that threatens to unravel its commitment to human rights.
Europe’s Security Gamble: Borders, Crises, and the Battle for Human Rights
Is Europe’s pursuit of security testing the limits of its commitment to human rights?
The French Strike Again… and Again: An Overview of French Collectivism
French collectivism and the strike culture it facilitates is a phenomenon that keeps the world watching. A short dive reveals what is at the core of the lore and what other States can take away from it.
Barnier’s Challenge: Leading a Right-Wing Government in a Left-Leaning Legislature
As France’s new Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, faces opposition from a powerful left-wing bloc and divisions within his conservative party, will the land of protests accept this new government or seek to dismantle it?
Risks and Rewards of an ECB Rate Cut
A powerless ECB without complementary fiscal policy?
The EU’s Pursuit of Technology Sovereignty: Can It Lead or Follow?
Despite its regulatory power, Europe’s innovation is hindered by fragmentation and underinvestment. As the tech race accelerates, the new Commission must urgently break free from foreign reliance and ignite the innovation Europe desperately needs to stay competitive.
Are Sanctions Still Effective? Evaluating Their Role in Russia’s War on Ukraine
Russia’s economy has adapted in the face of sweeping sanctions, raising doubts about whether economic pressure is enough to influence geopolitical outcomes.
