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This Week In Europe
Translations of original articles from other publications.
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…
Calls grow for a ‘Europe of Citizens’ as MEPs test Commissioner-designates in parliamentary hearings this week
Civil society organisations and groups campaigning for a Europe of citizens are increasingly setting the agenda at Commissioner-designate hearings at the European Parliament this week….
Brexit chaos continues with possibility of a UK General Election looming
After the divisive Boris Johnson taking over as UK Prime Minister and winning a long-contested battle for the Tory leadership race, the possibility of a…
Easy Victor: the Kremlin and the Rule of Law in the West
Originally published by our partners at CFEP here. “[Russian] money laundering and mafia activity went on in Angela Merkel’s constituency for years, in the hope…
“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…
Finland ahead of the Council presidency
Increased political fragmentation at the core of recent election results Disappointment. Injustice. The bittersweet taste of joy that lingers in your tears as the victory…
Dialect and Identity: When in Rome, Speak as the Romans do
Dialect is an element of a place and it is infectious: live there long enough and you will start speaking that way too Originally published…
The relaunch of the EU’s social dimension
This article was originally published by our partners at Eyes on Europe. https://eyes-on-europe.eu/eus-social-dimension/ The EU institutions have been trying to cope with the social challenges imposed…
Towards a Civic Union?
No matter how the EU elections go in 2019 – Europe needs new ways in its policy design. Translation from German to English: Dominik Kirchdorfer…