“No One Is Above the Law”
The danger to democracy does not begin with dictatorship — it begins when the law becomes negotiable. From undermining Congress to dismissing elections and due process, this article explores how constitutional boundaries in the United States have been tested by the US President, and why civic engagement remains the last attempt of defense.
Quality over quantity – Meet the Greek delegation for the 2026 Winter Olympics
Successful in the Summer Olympics but unsuccessful in the Winter Olympics – this is a fair summary of Greece’s journey in the Olympic Games. Greece has a long tradition and legacy in the Summer Olympics as the birthplace of both the Ancient and the Modern Olympic Games. It has hosted the Modern Summer Games twice, in 1896 and 2004, or three times if we also count the 1906 Intercalated Games.
ICE Goes Global: The Reach of America’s Deportation Machine
As deaths linked to U.S. immigration enforcement fuel protests from Minneapolis to Milan, ICE’s reach is no longer just a domestic issue. From Olympic security to corporate contracts and far-right imitation, America’s deportation machine is going global.
Gender Equality as a European Policy Priority
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was declared by the UN in 2015 a pivotal year marked by the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and is celebrated each year to support and advance women’s equal opportunities and participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The gender gap in science appears as a representation of persistent and structural inequalities that continue to limit women’s access to scientific careers.
What is the President’s Youth Advisory Board expected to deliver?
The President’s Youth Advisory Board introduces a new channel for structured dialogue between young Europeans and the Commission. Its impact will depend on how effectively youth perspectives are integrated into policy design. The coming years will show whether the mechanism becomes a consistent tool for participation.
How Wealth Quietly Controls What Democracy Can Achieve
In 2026, a pension fund can move billions across borders in milliseconds, while voters debate policies that will never be allowed onto the agenda. This is what quiet power looks like today.
Protest for independence of justice in Bucharest. Young people voice
"Restored justice.” "Justice, not corruption.” "Come out of your homes if you care.” These are the slogans echoing through Bucharest on 10–13 December, as Romanians, most of them young, gather, in Victoriei Square, to demand stronger guarantees for judicial independence. The demonstrations highlight growing public concern over interferences in the judicial process. However, two months later nothing has changed.
PEJ – Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs – LIBE
This overview discusses different migration pacts and their impact on the human rights of migrants. It also explores the challenges faced by migrants and Member States in the migration process, explaining the Pact on Migration and Asylum in detail. It examines the effectiveness of these regulations and agreements, proposing a comprehensive approach to migration that integrates measures from Member States and the EU.
