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What do the European responses to the Afghanistan crisis mean for people trying to flee a desperate situation?

Adéla Jurečková examines the results of the parliamentary elections and the ongoing political crisis in the Czech Republic.

Anne Marie Bihirabake explains the effects of climate change in Burundi, vaccine politics and its impacts for many activists wishing to attend COP26.

The next annual United Nations climate conference, COP 26, will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, under the UK’s presidency in partnership with Italy, in early November. The conference takes place a year later than planned, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. International climate policy expert Stefan Aykut takes stock of the COP process since the Paris Agreement in 2015 and tells Benjamin Joyeux why the success of the upcoming conference should be judged on its capacity to foster connections rather than to establish binding governance.

What does the Chinese decision to stop investment in coal plants abroad mean for the wider energy transition?

Raluca Besliu examines the implications of a proposed AI implant for the human brain.

Jasmine Lorenzini explains how young people are getting involved in politics and challenging the norms of participation today.

Rosanna Harvey-Crawford examines local resilience and community projects in rural Scotland.

In the lead up to the Italian local elections, Marina Adami explains some of the complexities of the current political landscape.

We met with Pia Olsen, the leader of the Socialist People’s Party, to discuss the party’s growing support, climate policy, and Denmark’s relationship with Europe.