Croatian Political Landscape Post-2024 Parliamentary Elections
The article looks at the outcome of the April Parliamentary election in Croatia and how the inclusion of the far-right Homeland Movement will affect the country’s political landscape.
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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Greece Passes Six-Day Work Week
Prime Minister Mītsotakīs risks overworking employees in order to boost economy meanwhile unemployment remains high.
EU Elections: Political divide with EU Farmers and Green Deal
European farmers across multiple countries are protesting the European Green Deal policies, citing issues with low food prices, carbon taxes, pesticide bans, and trade practices. Starting with France in 2023, the protests involve ideological divides on climate policy, national sovereignty, and urban versus rural interests. Future strategies include inclusive policy development, economic support, and education.
EU Affairs: Moving Towards Green Legislation in the Austrian and European Elections of 2024
With the elections of 2024 occurring, the importance of green energy and the reduction of carbon emissions is integral to progress. Looking into Austria and Europe’s actions, scientists are investigating how much action has been taken, while also looking into future policies moving forward.
The Cost of Living in a Politically Fragmented Europe
The cost of living crisis in Europe has been one of the most pressing concerns since 2021. Several measures by the national governments and the EU have failed to provide relief to the citizens. The main cause behind it is the divided approach of the political parties to handle the situation. Right wing parties favour competitiveness while the left argue for investment in public enterprises. For this economic crisis to be effectively dealt with, parties need to rise from their differences and work as a union to lift its people from economic and social insecurities.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Ruling Governments Victorious EU Elections Italy and Poland
While the Ruling coalitions in France and Germany saw poor results, voters in Italy and Poland gave a vote of confidence to their governments.
Election Countdown: Navigating Bulgaria’s Political Maze Amidst Schengen and Eurozone Struggles
The Bulgarian spiral of political instability continues. The impact of uncertainty within the fragmented political landscape on Schengen and Eurozone aspirations.
The European Defence Industrial Strategy: a new step within the European Union’s Security and Defence roadmap
The defence has become a key issue for the EU. After Russia’s invasion old needs have resurged. The EDIS sets the defence industrial policy.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Lithuania President Re-elected As Nation Faces Russian Threat
President Nauseda won re-election, yet he has little time to celebrate as Lithuania must continue to prepare for potential Russian aggression.
The Tian-Shan Gambit: Europe’s Ambitions in Central Asia
Central Asia is a vast and resource-rich region situated between three major centers of influence. Formerly part of both the Russian Empire and then the Soviet Union, its nations have only recently gained independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. They continue to be influenced by Moscow, although they have made some significant strides towards autonomy in their own right. The Russian military’s actions in Ukraine have continuously eroded the credibility of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a Russian-led military alliance. This, coupled with a significant loss of soft power in the countries of the post- Soviet space, which traditionally formed part of its sphere of influence, could create an opening for other influential actors to emerge as real alternative partners. The European Union wishes to consider an even more proactive role in Central Asia, given the young nations’ of Central Asia newfound pragmatism in foreign policy and its potential to enhance EU interests.