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Critical Raw Materials: A Fragile Foundation in Europe’s Green Transition?

By Federica Attianese As Europe advances its twin transitions –the shift to green energy and towards the digital economy– it is becoming evident that reaching these goals depend on a precarious base: the availability of critical raw materials (CRMs). Whether it is lithium or rare earth elements, the demand for such resources is increasing. Yet,Continue reading “Critical Raw Materials: A Fragile Foundation in Europe’s Green Transition? “

Populism, Euroscepticism and the EU’s Founding Fathers: The 2025 Dutch Elections

By Joanna Tobjasz Nowadays, we can see the rise of populism and Euroscepticism in many European states. Populists are known for calling themselves the “voice of the people” and for emphasising the distinction between “us” (the ordinary people, the nation, etc.) and “them” (the elites, the EU, the newcomers, etc.). In the context of theContinue reading “Populism, Euroscepticism and the EU’s Founding Fathers: The 2025 Dutch Elections”

Opening the European Parliament’s Doors: Engaging Citizens to Address the Housing Crisis

By Edoardo Vezzoli Housing in Contemporary Europe In recent years, the current housing situation has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges across the European Union (EU). Exacerbated by the pandemic and the on-going cost-of-living crisis, housing affordability has indeed significantly worsened across EU Member States, becoming one of the most urgent concerns, ifContinue reading “Opening the European Parliament’s Doors: Engaging Citizens to Address the Housing Crisis”

Funding Hope: The EU’s 1.9 Billion Euro Humanitarian Aid Plan

By Akanksha Das “Life’s most persistent and urgent question, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Introduction That is what Martin Luther King Jr. once asked. Years have passed since that moment, yet this question remains relevant today as humanitarian aid has become essential in reducing suffering during crises and providing resources like food, shelter, andContinue reading “Funding Hope: The EU’s 1.9 Billion Euro Humanitarian Aid Plan”

Trade Diversification Should Not Come at the Cost of Climate Action

By Elina Leybold Trump’s return to aggressive protectionism turned the clock back a century for United States trade policy. After months of uncertainty and repeated threats by Trump to raise tariffs to as much as 50%, the European Union and the U.S. finally reached a deal. Both parties agreed on a 15% tariff on EUContinue reading “Trade Diversification Should Not Come at the Cost of Climate Action”

As the Tariffs Go Up and Down

By Manuel Pagura Ghioni “You know, Quasimodo predicted all this“, Bobby Bacala I found myself entering the office just as tariffs rose by 50%. My phone buzzed. Moments later, my American colleague (from Miami, Texas) celebrated Trump’s diplomacy. He argued that Europeans misunderstand the essence of U.S. foreign policy, favouring balance-of-power theories, whereas American diplomacyContinue reading “As the Tariffs Go Up and Down”