Freedom of speech means the right to express ideas and opinions on a daily and public basis, without censorship or interference. But unfortunately, many people…
Author: Roxanna Azimy
Roxanna is a British and Iranian advocacy writer and communications professional. Holding a BA in French and Spanish from King's College London, and an MSc in European Studies from LSE, she currently serves as a Public Affairs Consultant to the European Commission, striving to increase the visibility of ethical and sociocultural issues in Europe and beyond.
The climate change consequence even populists can’t ignore
It comes as no great shock that climate change deniers are often the same crowds who oppose migration. But what happens when the climate changes…
“When You Think European Elections, Think Human Rights!”
This article was produced thanks to our partnership with EU Events. The EU claims to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms both within Member States…
On the Original “Brexit Day” Civil Society Meets in the European Parliament to Discuss Europe’s Future
The 29th March 2019 was engraved in many of our minds for 2 years as the day that the UK finally breaks away from its…
How Brexit Could Mean a Shift to the Right for the Whole EU
The far-right undercurrent in Europe is nothing new, but experts are now warning that these former marginal pockets of extremism are gaining support from a…
From Syria to Belgium: What’s it like to be a Refugee in the EU?
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…
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…