What has been happening in Italy in the past few days? Maybe non-Italians are not so up to date on the latest developments, but there…
The Rise of “Regrexit” as Tory MPs Drop Like Flies
Back in June 2016, the Leave Campaign won the Brexit referendum with 51.9%, while the Remain Campaign finished on 48.1%. But two years later, as…
Europe’s Many Voices: Regional language revival
The EU currently boasts 24 official languages, demonstrating an impressive linguistic diversity. However, the European community is also home to numerous regional languages to add…
The UK-US special relationship: not so special after Brexit
“The UK is going to be at the back of the queue” noted then President Obama in 2016, just before the fateful vote on Brexit….
From Brussels to Helsinki: How Trump Destabilised the EU
Two weeks ago many contradictions of the EU policy making process were displayed yet again in the context of the migration crisis in the Mediterranean….
Cucumber Bending Ordinance: The day on which cucumber discrimination began
Translation from German to English: Dominik Kirchdorfer 30 Years ago the European Community adopted the so called cucumber curvation regulation. It garnered much criticism and…
The TV License – An Ancient Analogue Tax
Broadcast Television is a relatively new household technology, which was only introduced in the latter half of the 20th century. But in today’s rapidly evolving…
Meanwhile in Czechia…
Czechia does not make it among the headlines of EU news very often, but when it does it is usually worth it. This week was…
European Nations Named and Shamed for Failing Citizens’ Sexual Health Needs
April marked 50 years of family planning being declared a basic human right. This is a timely milestone considering that just a few weeks prior,…
Germany and France march on! The Meseberg Declaration
With Angela Merkel under domestic pressure, France and Germany have just put forward their new joint plan for continued European integration; the Meseberg Declaration. While…