More state intervention won't stop populism – but a stronger middle class can

09/07/2025 by Michael Haiden

More state intervention won’t stop populism – but a stronger middle class can

Europe is beset by a wave of populism and declining trust in politics. But the state getting more involved in people’s lives will make (…)

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Current Affairs2025-07-09 11:40:31

Issues in Governmental Transparency and the Case for a plausible opposition in Greece

24/06/2025 by Dimitrios Kandilaptis

Issues in Governmental Transparency and the Case for a plausible opposition in Greece
U.S. Tariffs as a Response to Technical Trade Barriers

18/06/2025 by Gian Lorenzo Cosi

U.S. Tariffs as a Response to Technical Trade Barriers
Rethinking Belgian Federalism: Regional Divides and National Implications

06/06/2025 by Stephen Chilimidos

Rethinking Belgian Federalism: Regional Divides and National Implications

The Federal Model Belgium is a nation marked by deep cleavages. Initially conceived as a unitary state, power was concentrated in (…)
Aix-Marseille University, a Refuge for Researchers Threatened by the Trump Administration

12/05/2025 by Louis Titz

Aix-Marseille University, a Refuge for Researchers Threatened by the Trump Administration

Budget cuts and political pressure exerted by the Trump administration on the American academic world are pushing many researchers to (…)

Interviews and Guest Writers2025-06-25 11:10:27

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

25/06/2025 by Mattia Fontana

Young, bold, and in Brussels: MEP Lukas Sieper’s vision for a new Europe
A candid conversation with MEP Nela Riehl: building a human-centered Europe

20/06/2025 by Mattia Fontana

A candid conversation with MEP Nela Riehl: building a human-centered Europe
Interview with Sandro Gozi: “The current Commission is one of the weakest ever!”

06/02/2025 by Dimitrios Kandilaptis

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 (…)
Interview with JEF Europe's Executive Board Member Kati Systä

26/01/2025 by Dvir Aviam Ezra

Interview with JEF Europe’s Executive Board Member Kati Systä

This interview is the first article in the new TNF series “Meet the EB Member”, which aims to bring to our readers the perspectives of (…)

Thinking Federalist2025-06-23 14:45:13

On the intersection of Feminist Foreign Policy and Federalist Thought: Insights from a field study on the role of the European Union in promoting the Women, Peace, Security Agenda in Armenia.

23/06/2025 by Melanie Thut

On the intersection of Feminist Foreign Policy and Federalist Thought: Insights from a field study on the role of the European Union in promoting the Women, Peace, Security Agenda in Armenia.

JEF Europe's Federal Committee in Sofia - Defining the Future of JEF

02/04/2025 by Dvir Aviam Ezra

JEF Europe’s Federal Committee in Sofia - Defining the Future of JEF
Democracy Remains Under Pressure But the Majority Voted Europe

21/03/2025 by Dvir Aviam Ezra

Democracy Remains Under Pressure But the Majority Voted Europe

This Article is published in the context of JEF Europe’s [Democracy Under Pressure (DUP) Action Week->https://jef.eu/campaign/democracy-unde
A European Spring?

21/03/2025 by Christian Beck

A European Spring?

100,000s on the streets for democratic values across Europe

Commentary2025-06-13 10:51:18

Authoritarianism Ascendant: Why is the Left losing the battle?

13/06/2025 by Emanuele Bocchia

Authoritarianism Ascendant: Why is the Left losing the battle?
Arming Europe — And Abandoning It

31/05/2025 by Gabriel Mondina

Arming Europe — And Abandoning It
Europe in the shadows of the New American Empire Part III: The European response

11/04/2025 by Risto Rajala

Europe in the shadows of the New American Empire Part III: The European response

This essay is the second part of a three-piece series for the Democracy Under Pressure week by Samuel Tammekann and Risto Rajala, (…)
Europe in the shadows of the New American Empire Part II: Democracy Under Siege

09/04/2025 by Risto Rajala

Europe in the shadows of the New American Empire Part II: Democracy Under Siege

A three part series exploring the rise of American authoritarianism

History, Society & Culture2025-05-21 21:08:27

Eurovision 2025: the unofficial guide!

22/05/2025 by Paul Brachet

Eurovision 2025: the unofficial guide!
The Fight against Antisemitism cannot be used as a political tool

16/04/2025 by Uri Binnun

The Fight against Antisemitism cannot be used as a political tool
Curtains Up: The Political Resistance of Georgian Theatre

12/03/2025 by Nana Kokhodze

Curtains Up: The Political Resistance of Georgian Theatre

A few months before the larger-scale protests erupted in Georgia, I closely followed a TikTok discussion about Cabaret, the iconic (…)
Why have we gotten to praise ignorance?

17/02/2025 by Antonios Tashejian

Why have we gotten to praise ignorance?

The sans-culottes were poor working-class people in 18th century France who became radical militants during the French Revolution. Their (…)

Youth and Travel2025-05-20 11:48:16

From Strasbourg with Youth: The New Federalist at the European Youth Event 2025

30/06/2025 by Mattia Fontana

From Strasbourg with Youth: The New Federalist at the European Youth Event 2025
EU-UK youth mobility scheme: a glimmer of hope for the next generation

20/05/2025 by Tiffany Williams

EU-UK youth mobility scheme: a glimmer of hope for the next generation
Moldova's Youth and the EU's Promise after the elections

11/12/2024 by Daniel Kovacs (JEF Ungarn)

Moldova’s Youth and the EU’s Promise after the elections

Grigore Vieru: Tineri eram Following historic elections and a decisive referendum, Moldova’s youth are stepping into a new era. This (…)
It is the European Mobility Week!

18/09/2024 by Anicet Delporte

It is the European Mobility Week!

The primary event is held annually from 16 to 22 September, with the widely celebrated Car-Free Day marking the conclusion. During this (…)

Social Fabric and Equal Footing2025-05-09 10:30:30

From Nationalism and Patriarchy to Intersectionality and Federalism

09/05/2025 by Diletta Alese

From Nationalism and Patriarchy to Intersectionality and Federalism
REMIGRATION HAS JOINED THE ITALIAN POLITICAL DEBATE

07/03/2025 by Vincenzo Lucci

REMIGRATION HAS JOINED THE ITALIAN POLITICAL DEBATE

Energy and the Climate Crisis2025-05-07 12:26:19

Europe's template for international climate justice

07/05/2025 by Thomas Alvarez

Europe’s template for international climate justice
Is the EU Chipping Away at its Green Credentials on the controversial Serbian Lithium Mining deal?

18/10/2024 by Asfandiyar

Is the EU Chipping Away at its Green Credentials on the controversial Serbian Lithium Mining deal?

Europe in the World2025-05-07 11:48:50

Israel Clamping Down on Civil Society, May End Up Harming Jewish Communities

07/05/2025 by TNF MENA News Editor

Israel Clamping Down on Civil Society, May End Up Harming Jewish Communities
Rearm Europe: What's Next for European Security?

27/04/2025 by Lenín Navas

Rearm Europe: What’s Next for European Security?

EU Institutions and Policy2025-05-06 10:55:06

Preferential market access without enforceable...

06/05/2025 by Asfandiyar

Preferential market access without enforceable...
From Fragmentation to Unity: The Federalist Case for a European Defense Union

27/03/2025 by Kalojan Hoffmeister

From Fragmentation to Unity: The Federalist Case for a European Defense Union