Europe, science, & AI: building a future that’s smart and ethical
Seville becomes a turning point in shaping the EU's vision for how artificial intelligence should transform science — without losing sight of values, people, and trust.
The stories we carry: how Hassan Blasim rewrites identity beyond nationalism
What if home isn't a place, but the people we carry in our hearts? In an era of hardening borders and nationalist rhetoric, Iraqi writer Hassan Blasim’s stories reveal identity as neither fixed nor singular - but as a living negotiation between trauma and survival.
The rationality of far-right irrationalism: how the AfD is reinventing the far-right
Germany’s far-right AfD is undergoing a strategic makeover — not by renouncing its ideology, but by repackaging it in parliamentary politeness. Inspired by Trump-style polarization, it reframes the battle as one between “common sense” conservatism and a radical left elite. Behind the façade lies a deeper threat: the erosion of postwar democratic consensus.
Accessibility in action: the EU law that could change everyday life for millions
From 28 June 2025, Europe is entering a new phase of accessibility.
A Breakthrough in Celiac Disease: A New Global Standard Could Change Everything
A brand-new international testing standard might finally take the guesswork out of diagnosing celiac disease — and that’s big news for millions of young Europeans living with unexplained symptoms.
The story of Izidor: raised in the “orphanages of horror”, he became a film hero and author
Starved, beaten, and deemed “incurable,” Izidor Ruckel spent 11 years in a communist orphanage in Sighet, Romania. Today, his film is screened in Transylvania, serving as a lesson in empathy for the parents and children who listen to his story.
The French National Assembly passes controversial law allowing “assisted dying”
The French National Assembly has adopted a controversial law permitting “assistance in dying.” President Emmanuel Macron called the decision a “significant step in the country’s history.”
Love without permit: Budapest Pride and the struggle for visibility
Hungary’s new constitutional amendment banning LGBTQ+ public events signals a deeper authoritarian shift. As Pride becomes a target, protesters, activists, and EU institutions face a critical test of democratic resilience.
