Has Christmas Arrived Early? The Commission’s Busy To-Do List
This Wednesday, the President of the European Commission took the stage to launch a new and considerably ambitious path forward for the EU.
Good Italian, Evil German: Two Fascist Pasts, Two Far-Right Futures
Two far-right parties, but two very different political situations. What does history have to do with it?
Inside the EU’s New Border System That Answers to No One
Airport queues of up to two hours are not a rollout glitch. The EU’s new border system issues have no clear culprit.
Will Trust in the EU’s Digital Identity Wallet Deepen European Integration?
Europe’s new digital identity wallet could let EU citizens carry their licence, health card, and credentials all on a single app, if they trust it enough to actually use it.
Gotta Digitalize’em All: The EU’s League of E-Government
Brussels has built the rulebook for digital government, but not every member state is playing by the same rules.
After the Last Witnesses: The Politics of Remembering WWII
As the last witnesses to the Second World War disappear, the politics of remembering it are only just beginning.
The EU Is Ceding Influence and Running Out of Time in the South Caucasus
How can the EU project real influence in a region where China, Russia, and Turkey move faster? Can Brussels balance its need for Azerbaijani gas with its own democratic principles? And what will it take for Europe to secure Armenia’s pivot to the West while preventing Georgia’s descent into authoritarian isolation?
EU Chat Control Could Spell an End to Private Messaging
The EU has long seen itself as the world’s gold standard for digital privacy. Chat Control is a reckoning for that claim.
The Politics of “Being a Man”: Why Masculinity Matters in the Far-Right
The far-right often associates with a predominantly male voter base and reflects toughness in its media discourse appealing to men. This article delves into how European far-right parties increasingly embody traditional masculine traits as the political landscape shifts further to the right.
Is There a Future for Multi-Party Politics in the UK?
Why the UK’s current multi-party era will likely be temporary, unless electoral reform is implemented.
Is the Commission Finally Tightening the Leash on Schengen Border Controls?
The Commission’s new opinions acknowledge breaches across nine member states but stop short of declaring their border controls disproportionate or unlawful, leaving Schengen’s core promise unresolved.
Casting Euro’s Anchor: Why Europe Needs Its Own Sovereign Asset Now
The EU has quietly become one of Europe’s largest bond issuers. Whether that ambition hardens into something permanent or fades once the crisis money runs out will define the euro area’s financial future.
