Following our previous analysis of the Social Democrats, we are now taking a look at the ECR group, (European Conservatives and Reformists). In case you…
European Elections: Frans Timmermans’ social system – would it work?
The political European election campaigns are in full swing and each Spitzenkandidat is trying their best to generate as much media attention as possible in…
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…
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…
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…
A New European Social Contract: Rethinking Our Welfare State
This article was produced thanks to our partnership with EU Events. The welfare state is a universal concept in Europe. It is a pillar of…
Using social media for positive change
Ex-Facebook employee Alexander Mäkelä recently launched a web booklet entitled Social Media for Change – Ideas, Tools and Best Practices for Civic Engagement and Elections…
The Digital Revolution – Digital Disruptors
Over the last three articles we have explored big societal changes that are occurring right now, as well as those that we still have to…
Upload filters work, but not like you think
Ex-Facebook employee Alexander Mäkelä recently launched a web booklet entitled Social Media for Change – Ideas, Tools and Best Practices for Civic Engagement and Elections…