In 2021 Corona is back again, or more accurately, it never left, as is the case with the discussions about adequate responses to it. The German method of a moderate lockdown seems rather less successful. France has taken very drastic measures, but has de facto been able to reduce the numbers drastically, albeit from a […]
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 […]
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 force in Serbia due to the coronavirus pandemic. ‘The Serbian healthcare system is by no means prepared for this pandemic,‘ said President Aleksandar Vucic in his press conference on the […]
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 […]
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 […]