Opinion

“The left hand of darkness”

“Light is the left hand of darkness and darkness the right hand of light. Two are one. . . like hands joined together, like the end and the way.” In Ursula Le Guin’s world, this fundamental truth was widely understood. In ours, it remains controversial, provoking outrage, denial, and emotionally (…)

France’s student protests: When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object

French students want more money for schools, but the state is investing large sums in its public services: it is just not going to students. Unfortunately, no one seems interested in changing that. Understaffed schools, dilapidated buildings, and long timetables are among the grievances that (…)

Debate: Has the United Nations Become Outdated?

This article is a part of our debate series, where we bring together two writers with differing opinions on a contentious subject to argue their case in a short-form essay. You can vote on who won the debate by visiting our Instagram page @thenewfederalist and answering the question in the (…)

Think Outside the Box: The Call From Young Israelis and Palestinians

“Simply a generation ahead”, reads the Young European Federalists (JEF) slogan. This perfectly captures the ambition behind the Federalist Peace Forum. As its President, Moritz Hergl, declared on Monday evening while opening the roundtable with policymakers at the European Parliament, the event (…)

“Not All Feminists Automatically See Federalism as Relevant”: Nina Höll Meets Melanie Thut

Melanie Thut created the Feminist Federalist Project alongside Diletta Alese and other activists as an extension of her work as the President of JEF Germany, bridging the gap between each of the movements. Her fellow board member, Nina Höll, speaks with her in an exclusive interview for The New (…)

The Front Line Against Nationalism: Become a New Federalist Writer

The fireworks ushering in a new year had barely begun to burn out before President Trump kidnapped President Maduro, threatened to invade a NATO member state, and was faced by the biggest rebellion in Iran since the revolution of 1979. Europe is facing an existential threat to its relevance as (…)

Persoanele cu dizabilități în România, raportate la nivelul Uniunii Europene Rezumat

Persoanele cu dizabilități din România se confruntă cu provocări semnificativ mai mari decât media UE în ceea ce privește incluziunea pe piaţa muncii, riscul de sărăcie în muncă şi accesul la servicii. Diferențele se explică prin metodologii de măsurare diferite, decalaje economice şi sociale (…)

Το Κοινοτικό Δίκαιο και η Επιρροή του στην Ελληνική Νομοθεσία

Τον Ιούλιο του 2024, η Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή δημοσίευσε την ετήσια Έκθεση για το Κράτος Δικαίου στην ΕΕ. Η Ελλάδα, για δεύτερη συνεχόμενη χρονιά, κατέλαβε μία από τις τελευταίες θέσεις, κυρίως λόγω ζητημάτων που αφορούν την ανεξαρτησία της Δικαιοσύνης, την ελευθερία των ΜΜΕ και τη μη διαφάνεια στην (…)

Young, bold, and in Brussels: MEP Lukas Sieper’s vision for a new Europe

As a newly elected Member of the European Parliament from Germany and the founder of the Party of Progress, 28 years old Lukas Sieper represents a fresh, pragmatic, and non-ideological approach to politics; known for his active presence online and commitment to engaging with young people, Sieper (…)

A candid conversation with MEP Nela Riehl: building a human-centered Europe

We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with MEP Nela Riehl at the European Youth Event for an insightful conversation about her journey, her vision for Europe, and her work in the European Parliament: Riehl, a member of the Volt party and Chair of the Committee on Culture and Education, (…)

MANIPULAREA ALEGERILOR PREZIDENȚIALE DIN ROMÂNIA, ABORDATĂ DE ADMINISTRAȚIA AMERICANĂ

Rezultatul primului tur al alegerilor prezidențiale din România a atras atenția internă și internațională după ce candidatul pro-rus Călin Georgescu (care poza drept exponent anti-sistem, deși este adânc înrădăcinat în sistemul politic pe care acum îl critică atât de vehement), a cărui victorie a fost aplaudată de putiniștii din întreaga lume și criticată de toate forțele democratice (oameni politici, societate civilă, organizații) din țară și din străinătate.

Documentele desecretizate de fostul Președinte Klaus Iohannis constituie o probă irefutabilă a ingerințelor străine în acest exercițiu electoral, rețelele de socializare (în special TikTok) devenind un spațiu propice manifestării propagandei rusești.

În lumina acestor aspecte, precum și a celor prezentate pe larg anterior, cu ocazia realizării unui articol pe tema tuturor alegerilor desfășurate în țară în 2024, se profilează drept esențială comentarea recentelor afirmații și acuzații proferate de anumiți oficiali americani.

Interview with Sandro Gozi: “The current Commission is one of the weakest ever!”

Sandro Gozi is not just an ordinary Member of the European Parliament; he is one of the most prominent federalist politicians within the EU. Currently, he is an MEP for Renew Europe and the Secretary General of the European Democratic Party. He is also the former President of the Union of (…)