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What is going on in Slovakia and why are people protesting ?
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is a figure of remarkable controversy, in his own country and within the EU. Falling into the camp of Victor Orban's illiberal democracy, his multiple premierships have been plagued by corruption, political scandal, assassination attempts, and a rejection of European orthodoxy on issues including the war in Ukraine.
Global autocratisation and increasing dissatisfaction with institutions: Are young people losing faith in democracy?
One of the most pressing issues of the time, not only in Europe, but the whole world, is the sense that the once unshakeable foundations of democracy have become increasingly unstable in recent years.
The European country that invests the most in Israel may come as a surprise
Relations between Israel and Europe have never been so strained, with countries like Spain, the UK, and Ireland recognising the state of Palestine this year, calls for cultural boycotts, and BDS movements pushing for a curtailing of economic relations between many Western states and the Middle Eastern country.
Croatia’s biggest musician is also an icon of the far right
Mark Petrovic, known by the stage name Thompson, is the biggest musician in the world that many people will have never heard of.
What does the EU’s plan to wean itself off Russian Energy by 2027 look like?
The European Union has announced its plan to finally end Europe's reliance on Russian energy imports. On 10 December, ambassadors for member countries greenlit a proposal that would see a phasing out of the use of Russian gas and oil, resulting in a total ban by late 2027.
A short history of Europe’s most unusual type of passport
Over the years, passport power rankings have become an internet phenomenon, with citizens of countries not traditionally considered to be power players on the global stage getting a jolt of satisfaction every time they see their passport placed above a rival or neighbour's.
Russian disinformation: Are propagandists ‘grooming’ ChatGPT and Gemini?
In recent years, a new form of Russian disinformation has begun to take shape. Instead of targeting users directly, researchers have found that Russian news networks have started to flood...
Why the proposal for an EU-UK Youth Mobility Scheme speaks to a changing post-Brexit landscape
A recent report contended that if the Brexit referendum were held today, Britain would rejoin the EU due to the number of leave voters who have died since 2016.
“Beware Sniper!’: Accusations that Europeans paid €100k to partake in ‘Sarajevo sniper Safari’
Accusations that foreigners paid to take part in killings during the siege of Sarajevo have long circulated but remained unproven. New investigation by an Italian journalist claims that wealthy individuals paid large sums to join a so-called “human safari,” allegedly sniping civilians.
