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 European Union’s management of populist pivot countries, Poland and Hungary, offers a thought experiment for the future. Forecasting is a sought-after area of expertise in the world of international relations. Here’s one easy method to produce two scenarios on how events in Poland and Hungary influence the EU’s management of populism throughout Europe: Section […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 populists refuse to acknowledge actually fuel the fire they fear so much? The World Solidarity Forum (WSF) hosted a panel discussion at the Brussels Press Club last week where climate […]
What has been happening in Italy in the past few days? Maybe non-Italians are not so up to date on the latest developments, but there have been many – all of them absolutely typical of a government formed by parties such as the Five Star Movement and the Lega. These two political parties represent the […]