Imagine being a regular student in the third year of your university degree when violence and instability forces you not only to abandon your studies…
Author: Roxanna Azimy
Roxanna is a European affairs writer and communications professional of British and Iranian descent. Having studied French and Spanish at King’s College London, with an MSc in European Studies from LSE, and currently working at the European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development in the field of human rights and international development, she strives to increase the visibility of ethical and sociocultural issues in Europe.
Journalists in the Firing Line: The Role of the Media in an Unstable World
This article was produced thanks to our collaboration with EU Events. The murders of Maltan journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and Saudi Arabian Washington Post columnist…
The Right to Not be Seen: How a Piece of Cloth is Dividing Europe
Denmark recently followed France’s example of banning face coverings in public places, hitting niqab-wearing Muslim women the hardest. Shortly after, a Muslim couple were denied…
The Balkan States Still on the EU Waiting List: Experts Explain Why
This article was produced thanks to our partnership with EU Events. Back in 2013, Croatia became the EU’s newest member – a title it retains…
How the Dawn of the “Democracy Festival” Could Transform Our Relationship With Politics
Two weeks ago, a new kind of festival hit Brussels’ quaint Leopold Park. But it wasn’t the usual suspects of food, drink or music which…
Europe’s Many Voices: Italy’s 50 Shades of Latin
Italy boasts 12 aptly called “historical language communities,” and countless more dialects and variations. With Italian often regarded as the Latin legacy, it is not…
Europe’s Many Voices: The Iberian Peninsula
The Iberian Peninsula encapsulates the culturally rich Spain and Portugal, where apart from the obvious Spanish and Portuguese, an array of regional languages also scatter…
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…
European Nations Named and Shamed for Failing Citizens’ Sexual Health Needs
April this year marked 50 years of family planning being declared a basic human right. This is a timely milestone considering that just a few…