By Aleena T Sabu In the past two decades, digitalisation of migration governance has pushed the European Union to allocate more funding towards its border management than ever. Estimates show that there has been an increase of 94% in the funding allocated to border policies in the year 2021-2027 when compared to the previous cycleContinue reading “When Borders Get Smart: Why Algorithmic Decision-Making at Europe’s Frontiers Threatens Human Rights”
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United In Diversity, Divided in Integration? The Debate of Europe’s ‘Two-Speed’ Future
By Efthimios Kounalakis Mario Draghi’s engagement with the notion of a “two-speed Europe” during the European Union Summit on 12 February 2026 reflects a growing concern that the Union risks stagnation in strategic areas of European integration unless Member States secure the political will to pursue deeper cooperation. Differentiated integration is a widely studied conceptContinue reading “United In Diversity, Divided in Integration? The Debate of Europe’s ‘Two-Speed’ Future”
SMR Strategy or Paralysis: Europe’s Next Energy Security Test
By Jordy Benooit Introduction The tension around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, the phase out of Russian energy imports, and the subsequently rising energy prices highlight a structural weakness in the European Union’s energy system: a supply chain subjected to continued exposure to external shocks. When geopolitical disruption affects major oil and gas routes,Continue reading “SMR Strategy or Paralysis: Europe’s Next Energy Security Test”
The Hormuz Crisis and its Effects on the European Automotive Sector
By Simone Capuozzo The European automotive sector is at a turning point. After years of debating the need for green policies and drafting strategies for their implementation, decarbonisation deadlines are finally approaching. But why are carmakers facing so much pressure? The answer is simple: passenger cars are one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases,Continue reading “The Hormuz Crisis and its Effects on the European Automotive Sector”
In a Time of Need: Considering an Irish Security Service
By Harry Slattery While Europe prepares for a potential €800 billion security and defence boost via the Readiness 2030 package, Ireland remains lacking in many areas, with EU allies raising eyebrows about the island state’s pressing capability gaps. Particularly salient is Ireland’s lack of a dedicated foreign security service. In a European climate increasingly plaguedContinue reading “In a Time of Need: Considering an Irish Security Service”
Football as a Mirror of Regional and National Identities: The Case of Yugoslavia’s “Grand Four”
By Dr. Eman Demerdash Introduction As billions of people prepare to gather around the world this summer to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football’s relevance as a powerful stage for expressing identity, unity, and political meaning is especially visible. Football is one of the tools used by a region or nation to represent andContinue reading “Football as a Mirror of Regional and National Identities: The Case of Yugoslavia’s “Grand Four””
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