2020 has only just begun, but it is already proving to be an interesting year. A new European Commission takes office and promises us a…
Tag: Austria
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe… The next Austrian government
The Austrian elections are over and Sebastian Kurz’ conservative ÖVP has come out on top. The night ended in bitter tears for the socialist SPÖ,…
Cucumber Bending Ordinance: The day on which cucumber discrimination began
Translation from German to English: Dominik Kirchdorfer 30 Years ago the European Community adopted the so called cucumber curvation regulation. It garnered much criticism and…
South Tyrol: A Test for European Unity
South Tyrol (Alto Adige ital.) is a region with a complicated history. It is located in the North of Italy, bordering on Austria’s Tyrol and…
Living on the edge: Life in Europe’s Border Regions
One of the most talked about borders in Europe right now is the one separating Northern Ireland from the Republic, as its future is pending….