Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Slovenia Eager To Recruit Foreign Workers
Slovenia’s national government hopes to attract more foreign workers to fill job vacancies through recent legislation the government passed.
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The New Normal/La Nouvelle Normalité/新常態: From the Resumption of Diplomatic Relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran to Xi’s Visit to Russia – The Strategic Game Between China and the US Behind the Scenes
Following the resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, many international scholars began to explore the role of China in the Russo-Ukrainian war. However, it is still difficult for China to play the role of mediator. Firstly, the Russian-Ukrainian war is by its very nature a proxy war, with the US’s strategic goals to weaken Russia economically and make European countries more dependent on the US militarily. China will not be able to reverse US strategic objectives until the US domestic environment changes. Secondly, as China is a long-term challenger to US hegemony at its core, the US also wants to worsen China’s relationship with the EU by tying China and Russia together through the Russo-Ukrainian war. The EU does not have confidence in China’s neutrality in the Russo-Ukrainian war. If China wants to mediate the Russo-Ukrainian war, it must win over the EU and seek a consensus, so that both sides can force the US and Russia to act prudently on the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Latvia’s Battle Against The Russian Language
Latvia continues to restrict the Russian language within the nation as a means of preserving its national identity.
The Birth of the European Diplomatic Academy: Giant Leap or A Small Step Towards A United European Foreign Policy?
In August 2022, the European External Action Service launched a pilot project for the establishment of a European Diplomatic Academy with the long-term goal to solidify and unify European foreign policy.
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.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Politicians In Poland Clash Over Eating Bugs
Politicians in Poland accuse each other of wanting to force citizens to eat insects instead of meat ahead of the election later this year.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Bulgarian Supreme Court Bans Gender Changes On Documents
While gender transitioning is still legal, the Bulgarian Supreme Court has banned trans individuals from changing their gender on legal documents.
The New Normal/La Nouvelle Normalité/新常態: The Anniversary of Russo-Ukrainian War: China’s Position Dilemma
China has released its position paper on the first anniversary of the Russo-Ukrainian War. However, the paper was received with mixed reviews. In this article, the author analyses the dilemma of China’s position and what China should do in the future to gain the support of more countries for its position.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Romania’s Scandal Prone Healthcare System
Romania’s healthcare system has been hit repeatedly by various scandals. Little time remains to save the system.
European Migration Policy, Still Pending?
By reviewing the latest steps of the EU migration policy, in light of recent events like the Ukraine war, what are the next steps for implementing a supra-institutional policy?