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…
Author: Roxanna Azimy
Co-Editor of Euro Babble, Roxanna is a British and Iranian advocacy writer specialised in human rights, health, and welfare. With a languages degree from King's College London, a Masters in European Studies from LSE, and an EU communications background, she strives to increase the visibility of ethical and sociocultural issues in Europe and beyond.
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…
‘La Route du Levant’ – The view from a Jihadist’s Eyes
This article was produced, courtesy of our partnership with EU Events. It was an unusual atmosphere in the European Parliament, as two sombre-faced actors marched…
The End of “The City” in Europe?
This article was produced, courtesy of our partnership with EU Events. European society is in constant flux – from the unstoppable forces of social media,…
Trouble in Paradise? Why the tax haven blacklist caused such a commotion
A storm has been brewing in the world of taxation and now it has Brussels in its grip. The EU’s response to the Paradise Papers…