Photo courtesy of the European Commission. As in previous crises, the Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the lack of economic “punch” that we have in Spain. Here, our commitment to tourism means that if we do not reverse it soon, that we remain at the mercy of the so-called frugal countries… Just to confirm, we are […]
The struggle against the coronavirus over the past few months has consistently been defined as a “war” in Europe. Beyond Donald Trump’s insistence on qualifying as a “Wartime President”, Emmanuel Macron declared France “at war”, so too did Boris Johnson when stating that the British Government will “act like in wartime”. Decidedly, some in Europe […]
As a way to help to connect as Europeans during this uncertain, confusing, and isolating time, we asked our diverse array of readers to share with us their experiences in their different locations. We now hope you will take some solace in this compilation of experiences that you are not alone – and people on […]
The coronavirus pandemic is troublesome enough – but does the politicisation of the crisis only mean more trouble lies ahead in the post-COVID-19 world? From nationalist leaders using the need for order to their advantage to the deepening divisions within the EU, is the full impact of this crisis yet to come? Last week, Yuval […]
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 with the way that their northern neighbours are approaching their struggle. This pandemic is proving to be a real test of EU solidarity. But today’s quarrels risk causing irrevocable damage […]
Depending on where you are in the world, your life might be looking very different right now. If you are in China, you are probably relieved that the Coronavirus outbreak has done its worst for now, but afraid of additional waves coming in from other countries. If you live in Europe, you are probably experiencing […]
The COVID-19 pandemic currently overwhelming most of our world is a terrible accident and no one person or group is to blame. That being said, in some ways, our current situation was inevitable. Following on from our discussions of the misinformation, panic, and our sudden change to work habits – perhaps we must ask ourselves […]
As factories cease activity, supermarket shelves are emptied and populations around the world watch the spread of the novel Coronavirus with increasing alarm – could we be witnessing more than just a momentary blip in business as usual? Even without being infected, could COVID-19 be changing us (and potentially the future of the world)? On […]
We’ve talked about how dangerous ideas have a tendency of spreading in dangerous times, when people panic and abandon all reason. But there is more to it than just dangerous ideologies and policies. Panic can also open us up to dangerous and downright ridiculous news and information. The current coronavirus epidemic has led to the […]
How do you know you are living in dangerous times? Is it the hysterical headlines in the news? Hardly, the news is always dramatising everything that happens around us. Dangerous times are times when the stability and balance of international norms and institutions are threatened. What truly determines the danger of our time is the […]