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Democratic Backsliding and Self-Centered Foreign Policy: Hungary-EU Relations in Perils

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The rise of Viktor Orbán’s right-wing populist party, Fidesz, in Hungary in 2010 has led to tension and conflict between Hungary and the EU. The Hungarian government’s numerous legislative acts undermine democracy, human rights, and the freedoms of its citizens, posing a pressing issue for both Hungarian citizens and the EU. The EU faces obstacles in holding Hungary accountable for its actions, but prolonged inaction could lead to increasingly severe consequences.

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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Greece Cancels Visas For Pakistanis Causing Outrage

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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.

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Israel recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara: a new layer of regional strategy

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The conflict between Morocco and the Saharawi’s people for the Western Sahara has been going on for almost fifty years. Three days ago, Israel has recognized Morocco’s claims on the territory, further legitimizing its occupation. While the international community remains silent, regional geopolitics and economic and strategic interests are reinforced.

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(Analysis) Bosnia and Herzegovina: How Far is Candidate Status from EU Membership?

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With the achievement of candidate status in December 2022, Bosnia and Herzegovina hit a major milestone in its relationship with the EU. However, conflictual ethnic politics and an overly complex institutional system burden the country’s ability to further advance on the path of EU integration. What is the state of affairs of the Bosnian accession process? What other efforts are needed for the country to be functionally able to join the EU?

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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Bulgaria Political Infighting Over Choosing Russia Or The West

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Politicians have drastically different visions for Bulgaria. While The current Prime Minister, Nikolai Denkov wants to integrate Bulgaria further into the EU and NATO, President Rumen Radev wants to move Bulgaria closer to Russia. Citizens themselves are also split on the matter which has resulted in pro-EU protests along with pro-Russia demonstrations.

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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Romanian Port Prioritizes Romanian Farmers Over Ukrainians Farmers

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Romania is debating how to prioritize exports from Romanian farmers over those from Ukrainian farmers at the Constanta Port. Some EU member states have been getting heated about the impact Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU have had on their own farmers.

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The last shipwreck of a migrant boat near Greece questions, once again, the responsibilities between the two shores in the Mediterranean

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On the 14th of June, a boat carrying 750 people capsized off the Greek coast, in the deepest part of the Mediterranean Sea, while trying to reach Italy. If both European and North African governments still approach irregular migration as a security concern, how does this influence international policies in addressing effectively the issue?

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Let’s Tune In To The EU’S Periphery: Cyprus Creates Strategy To Confront Migrant Crisis

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In recent years EU member states have invested in the construction of barriers and other tools to keep migrants physically out of their nations. Cyprus is taking a different approach by launching a social media campaign with data that demonstrates the harsh reality of how hard it is to be accepted for asylum in the EU member state.

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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Polish Government Suffers Resistance From EU And Citizens

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Poland has found itself in hot water not only with the European Union yet its own citizens over reforms considered to be undemocratic. This may lead to a competitive parliamentary election later this year.