Current Affairs

“Do you serve Russia or Georgia ?”

With two weeks to go before the presidential election in Georgia, political tensions are reaching a climax. The European Parliament recently rejected the legitimacy of the new Georgian Parliament, which was elected amid massive fraud. In response to this resolution, Prime Minister Irakli (…)

Sunday 1 December 2024

Germany: Stagnation, Confusion, and Parliamentary Disarray

Germany’s political scene is in turmoil as its governing coalition collapsed, the economy continues to decline, and the recent re-election of President Donald Trump on Tuesday raises new fears of abandonment and isolationism. Since 2020, Germany’s economy has struggled due to the COVID-19 (…)

Monday 25 November 2024

Selling Out Europe’s Values: Another Useless Migration Model

A dangerous precedent in EU migration policy, one where human rights are sacrificed on the altar of outsourcing asylum responsibilities, was set by Italy’s recent agreement to host some Italian-run asylum centers in Albania. Wrapped in the rhetoric of “deterrence”, this model allegedly allows (…)

Thursday 7 November 2024

Dutch Government Cedes to Right Wing Demands and Strengthens Migration Control

The Netherlands follows a growing trend of anti-immigration measures across Europe and the EU, forging new regulations postured against migration. The latest proposal from the Dutch government focuses on limiting asylum policies and is currently awaiting parliamentary approval. Changes to asylum (…)

Saturday 2 November 2024

Moldova has decided - the future lies in the EU!

Last Sunday, 20 October, the citizens of the Republic of Moldova voted in favour of joining the European Union in a historic referendum by the narrowest of margins. The close outcome of the vote is due not least to the strong interference from Russia, which came to a head in the weeks leading up to the referendum. Moldova also voted on the presidency: The country’s current, pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, received around 42% of the vote. Even though this puts her far ahead of her main rival, the pro-Russian Alexandr Stoinanoglo, it is not enough for a new mandate. In order to obtain an absolute majority of votes, the candidates will have to compete against each other in a run-off election on 3 November.

Tuesday 29 October 2024

Moldova in shock following the EU membership referendum

It is 10.30pm in Moldova, and the first results of the referendum on European integration are in. 43.74% in favour, 56.26% against. A shiver runs down my spine as my face and those of my friends turned to stone. A shock. To reassure ourselves, we tell each other that not all ballots have been (…)

Sunday 27 October 2024

A last Chance for Europe: Draghi’s Bold Vision to Avoid European Obsolescence

Mario Draghi’s assessment of the EU’s competitiveness serves as a wake-up call for the EU, exposing a continent on the verge of losing its global importance; the EU is lagging behind the United States and China in critical sectors such as technology, energy, and the military, impeded by (…)

Friday 27 September 2024

Moldova 2024 Elections

This autumn is shaping up to be a busy one across the globe, with elections to be held in Tunisia, Georgia, Romania, Ghana, and the United States. While the latter has captured most media attention in recent weeks, in this article we look at another high-risk election taking place on the edge of (…)

Friday 20 September 2024

BEYOND THE TENTH EUROPEAN ELECTIONS, A NEW PHASE FOR FEDERALISTS

The recent European elections have revealed two contrasting trends within the Union. In Western Europe, extremist forces have made significant gains, whereas in Eastern Europe, moderate forces have predominantly prevailed. This political polarization has been particularly evident in many of the (…)

Monday 29 July 2024

‘A friend and a partner’: Resetting relations and promoting peace in Europe as UK hosts European Political Community summit

This week, the UK hosted the 4th European Political Community Summit at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, welcoming 47 political leaders from across Europe to the historic venue. Media discourse has emphasised the symbolism of the decision to choose Blenheim Palace as the summit’s venue, as it (…)

Thursday 25 July 2024

French legislative elections : a surprise named New Popular Front !

The evening of July 7, surprise ! The French legislative elections were a victory for the left, in a National Assembly that has never been so divided. The surprise for the left It is an earthquake. For the first time since 2012, and despite the fact that everyone was expecting the far right (…)

Sunday 14 July 2024

IMMIGRATION IN EUROPE: AN EXTREME SUBJECT

Episode 1 In Germany, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, the UK, the EU...new measures against immigration have multiplied across Europe in the past few years. This phenomenon is growing in parallel with the unprecedented rise of far-right parties and movements in Europe, who, for some voters, embody the (…)

Friday 12 July 2024
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