Photo courtesy of the BBC. The other night, after president Vučić announced a 60-hour-curfew in Belgrade – shutting down the city and not allowing anyone…
This Week In Europe
Translations of original articles from other publications.
UK Toppling of Slave Owner Statue Sparks Anti-Racist Uprising Across Europe
Photo courtesy of PA Media. In case you haven’t heard, a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston was torn down this week during a…
Corona stress test in the Balkans
The corona crisis weighs on the EU’s neighbourhood policy – in favour of China. Since the 15th March, a state of emergency has been in…
How the Pandemic is Deepening Europe’s North-South Divide
We have already seen the new coronavirus disproportionately affect the Mediterranean Member States of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. But these countries’ leaders are not happy…
Brexit happened. So now what?
After four long years of Leave-Remain battle – from the referendum campaign, the voting day, and all of the chaos since then – from the…
Georgia’s European path put to the test
The visit of a Russian delegation triggered the recent demonstrations in the country – but there is more at stake. Georgia has been protesting for…
Human Rights, Freedom of Speech, and the Media: Today’s Challenges
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…
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…