Let’s Tune In To The EU’s periphery: Lampedusa Becomes Ground Zero In Migrant Crisis
Italy is once again being overwhelmed with migrants trying to reach Europe. The EU promises help yet time will tell if this will be the case.
Author: Nicholas Zalewski
(Analysis) Croatia, The Long Journey To Eurozone And Schengen Area
It has taken 9.5 years to become part of the Eurozone and Schengen Area. This is due to the strict entry requirements that govern these agreements.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Leveraging Expats To Support Portuguese Economy
Portugal has seen a rise in Expats moving to the nation. Leaders must decide how to leverage these new arrivals to help make the Portuguese economy competitive and improve living standards for Portuguese citizens.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Hungary Advocates for Georgian EU Candidate Status
Last year Ukraine and Moldova were recognized as official candidates of the EU. Georgia on the other hand only had its European perspective recognized but Hungary isn’t having it anymore. Hungary calls this decision political rather than based on merit and demands Georgia be given candidate status this fall.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Hacking Impacts Poland’s Railway System And NATO
Poland suffered hacking which impacted its trains. In July however it faced another hacking incident which affected sensitive information from NATO.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Italy First Nation To Ban Artificial Meat
Tradition is everything in Italian cuisine and the nation refuses to budge. Lab grown meat will not be allowed to be produced within the EU member state without a hefty financial penalty.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Cyprus Becomes European Union’s Promised Land
As Israel’s democracy becomes unstable along with rising housing and living costs, Israelis have been moving elsewhere. Only 40 minutes away by airplane, Cyprus has become a popular destination. This allows Israelis to visit family while also allowing Israelis to get a permanent residency permit in Cyprus through investing. Cypriots have become increasingly unhappy as home prices have started to soar. Time will tell how relations develop between Cypriots and Israelis.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Poland Rushes To Secure Border With Belarus….Again
Poland is once again concerned about its border it shares with Belarus. Belarussian President Lukashenko has weaponized migration in the past as a result of sanctions the European Union has placed on Belarus. Poland is moving more military members to the border in order to ensure that migrants do not make it through.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Greece Cancels Visas For Pakistanis Causing Outrage
Hundreds of visas have been cancelled for Pakistani workers hoping to work in Greece. This has left Pakistanis out of thousands of euros they spent in order to obtain the visas. This has led to an extreme reaction online which may continue to strain relations between the two nations.
Let’s Tune Into The EU’s Periphery: And The Winner In Spain’s Election Is?
Spain just had an election on Sunday. Both Partido Popular and PSOE gained seats in the Chamber of Deputies. It remains unclear whoever the winner of the election truly is based on the potential coalitions which can be created.