Current Affairs - The New Federalist

“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

Cypriot Students Stranded Overseas

Elena Vardon reflects on the issues faced by Cypriot students who have been studying abroad as they struggle to return home after Cyprus closes it’s boarders during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Tuesday 26 May 2020

Hungary’s State of emergency: What’s going on? (Part 1)

No elections, no referenda – instead, wide-ranging special mandates for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán: this is what Hungary’s state of emergency looks like. Neighbouring European countries are distressed by the new measures. Treffpunkt’s Stefanie Neufeld delves into Orbán’s political success story and (...)

Thursday 21 May 2020

Racial Inequality During COVID-19

Saksha Menezes looks at potential reasons as to why minority groups are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monday 18 May 2020

Germans crown Lithuania as winner in their own Eurovision final

Wasn’t Eurovision supposed to be cancelled? Not in Germany, explains Juuso Järviniemi

Saturday 16 May 2020

The Nordic lockdown model: Sweden stands alone

Why is Sweden still one of the last European countries that has not announced universal lockdown, despite a victim count much higher than that of its Nordic neighbours, who have been sealed off since March? The degree of respect for rules of social distancing along with a higher sensitivity to personal responsibility seem to explain the ‘Swedish exception’.

Friday 15 May 2020