Europe Grapples with Energy Blackmail Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
The EU has taken several steps to strengthen energy resilience in response to the threat of energy blackmail.
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Europe’s World-First AI Rules Set for Final Approval
The AI Act represents a paradigm shift towards a human-centric approach to AI, where humans retain control over the technology.
Turkey Calls on EU to Avoid ‘Identity Politics’ in Relations
Fidan emphasized that Turkey-Europe ties should not become victims of the political calculations of certain countries.
China Offers Security Support to Hungary in Unprecedented Move
China’s move is seen as a diplomatic victory within the European Union, especially given Hungary’s growing affinity with Beijing.
Europe Caught Between Russian Threat and Dependence on the US
The European Union is struggling with the Russian threat and the energy crisis, and is trying to make Europe independent…
Slovakian PM Backs Hungary’s Veto on EU Aid to Ukraine
Fico criticized Brussels for attempting to “punish” Hungary over its stance on funds for Ukraine.
EU Criminalizes Human Rights Defenders Helping Migrants at Sea
Is it a crime to rescue migrants sea? In the EU, it is increasingly so.
Can NATO Still Fulfill Its Purpose After 70 Years?
As NATO leaders gather in London, this Summit will raise difficult questions about the future of the organization and the…
European Neo-Nazis have Missiles. What’s Next?
The discovery of missiles and a large stock of weapons in the hands of neo-Nazis have to ring warning bells…
The End of the Liberal World?
History has not come to an end. The self-appointed enforcers of the existing order have triggered a chain of unintended…
A Muslim Chancellor in Germany?
In response to Ralph Brinkhaus’ statements on the possibility of having a German Muslim Chancellor, Germany’s Bild stated: “A Muslim as CDU…
YPG’s Foreign Fighters: Volunteers or Terrorists?
Western governments should take the issue of FTF returnees of the YPG seriously at least for the sake of their…
Do Historical Analogies Make Sense to Understand the Yellow Vest Movement in France?
Despite all these comparisons, it is commonly believed that the Yellow Vests constitute an unprecedented phenomenon. And currently, Macron’s power…
Soylu: Almost 300,000 Syrians returned to their homes after Turkey’s operations
Speaking at the 2nd coordination meeting for the Combat Against Irregular Migration in Edirne during the weekend, Turkey’s Minister of…
Decolonizing African Art: Colonial Heritage and European Museums’ Gordian Knot
The looting and subsequent disappearance of artistic treasures from the African continent had two detrimental outcomes: the loss of national…
Lack of Sensitivity against Discrimination in Germany: The Gedeon Affair
Subsequent to some warning words by the President, Gedeon attacked the President by stating “she could lead a parliament that…
Yellow Vests and Little Red Riding Hood
Having come to Brussels for a conference organized by far-right groups in a way reminiscent of the wolf disguised as…
Seven Challenges for New CDU Leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer needs to clarify her relations with Angela Merkel. Even though she underscores her own career path by pointing…
Populism: The New Wave of “Magic” in Europe?
The country that elected Macron for a revolution is now pushing him to the edge for another revolution.
Yellow Vest Protests and the Constraints of Modern Democracy
The yellow vests uprising is not an identity movement. This very aspect is the actual threat posed against the state since…
What does the French Democracy Crisis Indicate?
Macron represents himself as the voice of the liberals against authoritarian nationalists for the 2019 European Parliament elections. However, the…
The End of History or the End of Democracy in Austria?
Departing from the Japanese-American political scientist Francis Fukuyama’s contention in his “The End of History” thesis that liberal democracy is…
