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  • European ethics body

    European ethics body

    Giulia Grandin Feb 22, 2021 It often happens that EU politicians and officers pass from EU institutions to the private sector, and vice versa. In Brussels, the phenomenon is known as revolving doors, and it is one of the leading causes for concern for EU institutions. The best-known case is that of José Manuel Barroso,…

  • What is Not #Trending: Orbàn’s Puppet Theatre of Hate

    Lily Virag Szuhay Murciano May 8, 2023 An opinion piece by Lili Virág Szuhay Murciano WHAT IS GOING ON IN HUNGARY RIGHT NOW While some countries are slowly adopting progressive stances with regards to the LGBTQ+ community, Hungary’s handling of it is questionable — from passing legislations that outright attack transgender individuals to censoring children’s…

  • Vogue Arabia sheds light on Women empowerment in the Arab world

    Malak Albaw Dec 13, 2023 How can one of the most lavish dinner gala’s in the MENA region bring a positive impact on the world? Vogue Arabia and Tiffany & Co. take initiatives in partnership with UNICEF for a great cause! It might not be the first time that Vogue Arabia hosted a gala before…

  • Vaccine Autarchy

    Vaccine Autarchy

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    Ludovico Campagnolo Mar 31, 2021. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 It seemed that the vaccine could have been the light at the end of the tunnel, but the enduring struggles of the vaccine endeavours make it seem unlikely any time soon. There are evident issues with the ongoing vaccination campaign. Aside from the blatant divide between…

  • University and Housing

    University and Housing

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    Gokce Arslan Dec 17, 2023 It is the imperative of a university to ensure the availability of adequate, affordable housing for its students.  It’s not just about economic concerns; housing is a practical necessity that deeply impacts the educational and professional experiences of those within the university community. When a student struggles with rising rent…

  • Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova: a new EU enlargement?

    Cecilia Brocca Dec 3, 2022 The European Union has shown great support for Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict that started with the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Not only did the EU offer humanitarian aid, but it also started a strong common framework of economic sanctions against Russia in the…

  • Trump’s 2024 resurgence plan

    Trump’s 2024 resurgence plan

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    After the Storming of the Capitol Building, a cascade of social media companies rushed to ban then-president Trump’s account to prevent him from fueling the insurrectional frenzy. However, his tenacious grip on the GOP electorate and attempts to establish his social network might make him a lingering presence over the American political scenario. Notoriously, in…

  • The Ukrainian crisis in context: EU’s migration policy and Poland’s current stance on refugees’ reception 

    Beatrice Tassotti Apr 8, 2022 EU’s migration policy and Poland’s current stance on refugees’ reception  On 24 February 2022 the Russian Federation launched a military offensive against Ukraine. In 5 weeks, a quarter of the population of Ukraine has been forced to flee their homes. As of today, more than 4 million refugees have fled…

  • The overlooked challenges of Big Tech regulation 

    Tommaso Marmo May 13, 2022 The IT world and politics cross their paths perpetually, since the former strongly influences the latter. Yet seldom the opposite happens. Arguably, this non-reciprocal influence is caused by a too limited assessment, in political and human terms, of the issues raised by technology, specifically by computer sciences. The great historical…

  • The Northern Sea Route

    The Northern Sea Route

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    Greta Bordin Apr 8, 2021. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 The Ever Given crisis is the perfect opportunity for Russia to promote the Northern Sea Route The Russian Federation has always regarded the Arctic Sea’s significance as a source of benefit. Indeed, already in early 2011, during a Conference on Arctic Ocean Shipping held in Arkhangelsk,…