“Do you choose the relationship or the truth?” A psychologist’s advice during times of political and social turmoil
During election periods, Romanian society becomes fertile ground for conflict. Debates escalate, friendships fall apart, and entire families split into opposing camps. But why does this happen? And more importantly, how can we maintain balance and preserve relationships in the midst of this polarization?
X Versus Europe: France Leads Criminal Case as EU Users Abandon Platform
Elon Musk’s social media platform X is under criminal investigation in France over allegations of data tampering, fraud, and foreign interference—accusations the company vehemently denies, calling them politically motivated. The case deepens tensions between the tech giant and European authorities already pressuring X under sweeping digital regulations.
New EU taxes on cigarettes, the proposal is official: what changes and how much prices may go up
The European Commission has presented two proposals on tobacco. The first: raise EU-wide minimum taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products, which have not changed since 2010. The second: take 15 percent of states' revenues.
Europe at a crossroads: Navigating the shift in EU-Israel relations amid the Gaza conflict
As Gaza’s rubble grows, so does Europe’s moral burden. Once a champion of human rights, the EU now faces a critical test: remain complicit in silence or act on its founding values. With public anger rising and diplomatic ties fraying, the pressure is mounting. Will it reclaim its moral voice—or lose it for good?
Germany: drastic increase in social assistance applications
After years of decline, the number of employed individuals who still need to rely on social assistance is once again on the rise.
USA: decline in the number of tourists from Canada and Europe
In recent months, the USA has experienced a significant decline in the number of tourists, especially from Canada and Europe. Data shows a 12 percent drop in the number of visitors compared to the previous year, marking the worst result since the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Mediterranean on Fire, A Politics of Silence
The Mediterranean is burning—again. From Greece to Turkey and Syria, wildfires now reshape landscapes and lives. As climate extremes intensify, political systems remain reactive, fragmented, and dangerously unprepared.
Romania could have a “digital maturity” law
The head of the Senate Committee for Defense, Public Order, and National Security, PNL member Nicoleta Pauliuc, says she will submit to Parliament the "Online Adulthood Law" – a legislative initiative that sets the age of digital maturity at 16.
