The Reduction of International Students in Dutch Higher Education
How the Dutch government wants to reduce international students and what it means for the position of its knowledge economy.
Migration and Populism: Intertwined Factors in Dutch Euroscepticism
By placing a spotlight on perceived shortcomings in EU migration policy, the new Dutch coalition’s asylum policies––allegedly soon-to-be the “strictest” in the Union––are likely to fuel further Euroscepticism.
Lessons in EU-African Public Health Collaboration From the Mpox Crisis
In contextualizing the health crisis, what lessons can be learnt regarding equity within cross-border partnerships and why will robust resilience will be so important in forthcoming crises?
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.
Patriots for Europe: A Radical-Right Shift in the EU’s Political Landscape
As a new dominant force in the EU, can this new coalition redefine immigration policy and national identity?
The EU and Kurdish Autonomy: Balancing Political Aspirations with Regional Stability
The EU finds itself in an awkward position regarding a specific issue within the Middle East: The Kurdish question.
Prinsjesdag: A Summary of the 2025 Dutch Budget
With the end of more than a decade of centrist conservative-liberal governance, the Netherlands has moved further right, and so has its budget.
