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28.03.2024
Europe on the Ballot: It’s Not (All) About TurnoutDemocracy

Low voter participation in EU elections, reflecting the preeminence of national over European identity, can undermine the democratic legitimacy of the EU Parliament. Could progressive Europeanisation and lowering the voting age help bring Europe closer to its citizens?

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27.03.2024
The Power of Play: Community Theatre, Solidarity, and Fighting Oppression Society, Media and Culture

Theatre can be used to bring people together to devise solutions to daunting systemic abuses.

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25.03.2024
Farmer Protests: The Wrong U-TurnAgriculture

Recent protests across Europe and worldwide show growing frustration among farmers. Could farmers be brought back onside with a CAP U-turn on trade?

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20.03.2024
How Border Externalisation Became the EU’s Migration Strategy Migration

The EU-Egypt migration deal is yet another measure taken by the EU to outsource migration control, with little consideration for human rights.

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18.03.2024
#Metoo in France: An Unfinished RevolutionSociety, Media and Culture

The #MeToo movement has seen progress and pushback. There may have been a turning point, but anti-feminism remains widespread.

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14.03.2024
Russian Elections: Apathy PrevailsPolitics

With the war in Ukraine raging on, most Russians find themselves on uneasy middle ground. Holding on to what they have is the most important thing.

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12.03.2024
Are Greens Speaking out Against Islamophobia?Politics

While Green parties have long been associated with inclusive politics, they are not always without prejudice towards Islam.

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07.03.2024
The New Green Gold Agriculture

Poor harvests are raising olive oil's market value. Solutions to its reduced production lie in structural policies encompassing climate action.

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05.03.2024
Family and Care: Ireland’s Constitution Catching up With SocietyWelfare and Social Issues

Ireland will vote on two changes to its Constitution. But the nature of the proposed changes poses major challenges to constructive public debate.

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01.03.2024
EU Red Sea Mission: Strategic Autonomy Done Wrong Geopolitics

Donald Trump's possible return prompts the EU to rethink its foreign policy. Its new mission in the Red Sea, however, is a wrong move.

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