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.
Poland: New regulations regarding driving license exams. What is the situation in the EU?
Starting July 1, new, stricter regulations concerning driving license exams will come into force in Poland. These changes, introduced by Infrastructure Minister Dariusz Klimczak, are the result of pressure from driving examiners and directors of Regional Road Traffic Centers (WORD).
Young Europeans on the Travel Map – Where and Why Are They Going?
Young Europeans are increasingly setting out to travel across the continent, from sunny beaches to lesser-known cities. They are aided by low-cost flights, EU programs, and popular exchange and volunteering platforms.
Germany: A New Housing Strategy. Is It a Model for Poland?
Germany’s Construction Minister, Verena Hubertz of the SPD, has unveiled an ambitious plan to reform the housing sector. In an interview with Bild am Sonntag, she stated her intention to cut the cost of building new residential properties by up to 50%.
Overtourism as a Phenomenon Or What It Means to Live in a Glass Case
As mass tourism reshapes the Mediterranean, locals push back against rising rents, erasure of community, and cities turned into theme parks. This piece explores overtourism’s impact and calls for a new balance between visiting and belonging.
