Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Portugal Ends Golden Visa Program To End Housing Crisis
Portugal ends its golden visa program to relieve pressure on its housing market, but this is only one of the many causes of the crisis.
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(Analysis) Greco-Turkish Conflict: Drivers, Feasibility, and Impact on EU security and NATO
As the Greco-Turkish conflict ignites once more, what could be the consequences for European security and NATO unity? Is a military conflict between the two NATO members a concrete possibility?
Polar Power Plays: Is the EU’s Arctic Policy Still Relevant?
The Arctic has been termed “the pole of peace” by Mikhael Gorbachev in 1987. However, in recent times, there are a lot of developments in the region. As such, this article takes a closer look at the EU’s Arctic policy in light of recent challenges and analyzes the main challenges to and priorities of the EU’s Arctic strategy.
Flooding and Fibbing: The Absence of Climate Change Effort from Developed Countries
Following severe flooding across Europe, this article considers the actual efforts of developed countries, particularly in Europe, to substantially address climate change, and asks how much climate responsibility lies at the doorstep of the individual, the government and history.
Sexual and Reproductive Rights: The EU Keeps Moving
Global advances in gender equality and women’s health still leave room for improvement. The EU’s resolution on ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights’ takes us one step further.
#MeToo, What’s Next Greece?
Headlines across Greece capture Bekatorou’s courageous voice which has inspired women to share their stories of abuse and harassment in the Greek #MeToo movement, finally demystifying perpetrators across the country. How will Greece move forward and address the subsequent challenges.
Transatlanticism 2.0: New Era, New Strategy
With a pro-transatlanticist back in the White House, the transatlantic alliance rejoices. But does the trasatlanticism of old belong in this new era? Observing the discussions from the 2021 Special Edition of the Munich Security Conference, it is clear that a new trasatlanticism is needed for the West to survive and flourish in a era of deepening multipolarity and growing international competition.
Brexit: What Now for the UK and Eastern Europe?
Now that the UK has left the European Union, there is speculation on the future political relationship between the UK and Eastern Europe. Regardless of potential cooperation, Brexit will still benefit Eastern Europe.
Portugal Takes Leadership of the EU Council, and the EU in New Directions
Portugal takes its turn to lead the Council of the European Union, prepared with a diverse programme that will lead the EU into recovery and new beginnings.
What Does Biden’s Election Mean for Boris and Brexit?
Does Biden’s presidency put the UK in a better position to secure a post-Brexit US trade deal, or was Trump better for Johnson?