Who will be the next to sit on the EU bench? The 2025 enlargement package
The EU’s 2025 enlargement plan revives momentum after years of pause. Four frontrunners advance, while others stall amid political divides. Enlargement now tests Europe’s unity and resolve.
What kind of democracy is there without streets?
Streets are the lungs of democracy-in Italy, a recent law turn peaceful blockades into crimes, while protests grow louder against the Gaza genocide. Governments invoke “urgency” to silence dissent instead of listening to it. Yet people keep stepping outside.
From Tallinn to Brussels: how Estonia’s digital natives could shake up EU policy
Growing up in Estonia, being “digital” isn’t some futuristic concept, it’s just everyday life. At 17, I’ve never known a world where filing taxes means stacks of paperwork or where voting requires standing in line at a polling station. Here, tech doesn’t just make life easier, it’s part of the way society actually runs.
AI and the film industry: Hollywood in the shadow of the algorithm
Generative AI is making waves in Hollywood, promising cheaper and faster productions. But along with the excitement comes a minefield of legal, ethical, and reputational dilemmas. Can the film industry really trust a technology that is rewriting the very meaning of creativity?
The BBC Scandal: Episode 1. “Trump”
The BBC faces a major credibility crisis after a Panorama episode misrepresented Donald Trump’s January 6 speech, prompting top resignations and a lawsuit threat. The scandal reignites debates over bias, trust, and the future of public broadcasting.
Juvenile crime in Italy: risk factors and strategies for reintegration
This article looks at youth crime in Italy, why some young people get involved in it, and the role of family, school, and social life. It also explains how the justice system tries to help them get back on track and shares examples of programs that really work to give young offenders a second chance.
How Italian MEPs voted on the European Union’s rearmament plan
Here's how Italian MEPs voted on the EU Parliament's resolution on rearmament: all the votes, party by party, on Ursula von der Leyen's initiative to mobilize up to €800 billion in defense investments.
Influencers vs Institutions: Who do young Europeans trust more?
As trust in traditional institutions declines, many young Europeans turn to influencers for information they find more relatable and personal. While EU bodies often communicate through formal reports, influencers use storytelling and direct engagement to build emotional trust.