“Chat Control”: a European “Big Brother” for the little brothers
At the heart of Europe’s digital debate, the “Chat Control” proposal blurs the line between protection and intrusion. By scanning private messages in the name of safety, it risks normalizing surveillance as a civic duty.
EU responds to Chinese sanctions with a new plan: a battle for rare Earth metals
The EU is accelerating plans for joint purchasing and storage of rare earth metals following China’s export restrictions. The Union wants to avoid a repeat of the energy crisis and is stepping into a new era of resource geopolitics.
Inside RSF’s Battle for Press Freedom with Pavol Szalai
Truth has become a battlefield — and journalism, its last line of defense. From Brussels to the Balkans, RSF fights to keep that line standing. Pavol Szalai takes us inside Europe’s struggle for press freedom.
Archaeopolitics: Parthenon, Greece’s national arena
In 2025, a sneaker-shaped Adidas drone and a banned Lanthimos shoot sparked debate over the Parthenon’s meaning. This essay explores how heritage becomes “archaeopolitics”: a struggle over identity, power, and belonging.
A new era of cooperation: the EU invests in Egypt through European programs
The European Union and Egypt are strengthening cooperation in key areas — from the economy and science to regional security. A historic summit opens a new chapter in relations that could have significance far beyond the borders of both parties.
Moral panic & democratic repression: A conversation with Donatella Della Porta
Europe stands at a crossroads where defending democracy increasingly means restricting it. In this episode, Professor Donatella della Porta unpacks how moral panics, memory politics, and the weaponization of antisemitism are reshaping the boundaries of dissent — and asks what remains of democratic debate when criticism itself becomes a crime.
Chemistry of equal opportunities: internships in the chemical industry
The European Alliance for Apprentices (EAfA) aims to make France’s chemical industry more sustainable, inclusive, and ready for the green transition. The key question is whether these ambitious promises translate into real change or remain mostly a tool of public relations.
Swipe right for truth: Gen Z’s battle against misinformation
Fake news meets its match: Gen Z is fact-checking, questioning, and reshaping our feeds.
