Current Affairs - The New Federalist

Beyond green waves and new governments: France’s political landscape in 2020

Madelaine Pitt and Théo Boucart examine the state of French politics in light of the recent local elections.

Tuesday 7 July 2020

Chinese aid to European Union countries: a new balance of power between East and West?

As early as November 2019, the first cases of coronavirus were detected in China. As the first country to face the epidemic, China would also be the first to control it, which put it in a position to engage in an unprecedented geopolitical game. All of Chinese society was mobilised to help (...)

Monday 6 July 2020

Polish Presidential Elections: A Massive Test for the Illiberal Government in the Midst of a Pandemic

Jan explains some of the controversy surrounding the upcoming Polish elections as well as looking at possible outcomes.

Friday 26 June 2020

Hungary’s NGO-law and the ECJ ruling: What next?

Ferenc Gaàl looks at Hungary’s NGO law, which has been recently condemned by the European Court of Justice as violating EU laws, and what implications this now has for Hungary.

Friday 26 June 2020

From person in need to hero indeed: When Mayotte’s asylum seekers become veritable change makers

Two asylum seekers from Yemen share their experiences of travelling to Mayotte and how they have been helping others during the difficult times resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Friday 19 June 2020

“Green wave”, corona and federalism: reporting from the European Green Party Council

This week, the European Green Party is holding its 31st Council in a rather particular format to match the rather particular circumstances: socially distanced and online. For the Greens, the annual Council is a chance to engage delegates in dialogue and set priorities for the future. The (...)

Saturday 13 June 2020

Right-wing terrorism: European Perspectives

The attacks in Halle (2019) and Hanau (2020) in Germany are part of a series of horrific acts of far-right terrorism that seems to know no end. It also knows no geographical boundaries: numerous European countries have been victims. Young people from Germany, Italy, France, the United Kingdom (...)

Friday 12 June 2020

Europe reacts to the death of George Floyd

Saksha Menezes gives an overview of reactions in European capitals and from European leaders to recent tragic events in the US.

Thursday 4 June 2020

What do the heroes of COVID-19 have to sacrifice to keep patients safe?

Christine Mamo assesses how key workers are getting through the crisis.

Wednesday 3 June 2020

A global leader in press freedom, Finland maintains public trust in media

In a world of ever present fake news, Juuso Järviniemi reflects on the ways in which Finland is committed to free press which has lead to public trust in mainstream media.

Monday 1 June 2020

Cyprus Gradually Brings Students Home

Elena Vardon looks at the ways in which Cyprus have slowly allowed their students to return to the country after studying abroad.

Friday 29 May 2020

What’s going on at the Greek-Turkish border?

Steven Buckely investigates some important questions regarding the tense situation on the Greek-Turkish border.

Wednesday 27 May 2020