Light pollution: The invisible problem of modern cities

Light has brought us safety, but it also takes away the darkness of the night from animals and people. Light pollution threatens natural cycles, destroys ecosystems and drives stars from our sky. Change is possible, if we start shining responsibly.

5 min

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.

3 min

The role of critical thinking in the age of disinformation

We live in a period when disinformation is rampant and pose a serious risk to democracy in Europe. How can we best defend ourselves from these attacks?

4 min

What does the Polish Episcopate do, and what should it actually be doing?

Pope Leo XIV declared in a conversation with the pastor of the LGBT community, Fr. James Martin, that he would support these individuals, just like his predecessor, Francis. However, most Polish bishops do not accept this direction from the Vatican.

6 min

“What’s illegal offline is illegal online”: Henna Virkkunen’s Rome hearing, and what’s on her EU docket

Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, took part in an official hearing at the Chamber of Deputies on 16 July 2025. Her remit spans digital policy, the rule of law and media freedom, areas that Italy watches closely as EU enforcement and national reforms converge.

2 min

Germany: Drastic Rise in Politically Motivated Crimes

In recent years, Germany has seen a worrying rise in radicalization among youth, encompassing both far-right and far-left ideologies. This growing trend raises serious questions about the country’s political stability.

3 min

Germany: Radical magazine allowed again. Media freedom cited as argument

A German administrative court in Leipzig has temporarily lifted the ban on publishing the magazine Compact, reasoning that although there is evidence the publication violated human dignity, the principle of press freedom takes precedence.

3 min

Gamifying nationalism: the AfD and the politics of emotional belonging

Welcome to TikTok Nationalism: a flawless face, a beat drop, and the caption “Germany for the Germans.” Alice Weidel’s speech remixed with synthwave, AI avatars, and shadowy migrant clips. Politics has left parliament for the infinite scroll, where propaganda wears lip gloss and vibes. The AfD doesn’t campaign—it performs. Ultrantionalism becomes aesthetic, identity over ideology. As Marcus Bösch calls it: slopaganda—low-res, emotional, made to go viral. In this gamified nationalism, belief is optional. Just hit share.

9 min

Navigating the maze: Misinformation and the European Union in the digital age

In an era of instant content and algorithm-driven feeds, distinguishing truth from fiction is no longer just a matter of personal curiosity — it’s a civic duty. For the European Union, this presents a unique challenge.

7 min
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