By Iveri Kekenadze Gustafsson Introduction Free and fair elections are essential to well-functioning liberal democracies and contribute to a healthy political climate. 2024 is the election year on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. While there are several important elections to follow, three big ones in the Western world are worth taking a closer lookContinue reading “Make-or-Break Elections in 2024: What to Expect?”
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Why The Cooperation and Verification Mechanism Failed, And What Can Replace It?
By Vasil Vasilev Introduction On July 5, 2023, the European Commission announced that it was about to take the final steps to terminate the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM), which monitored the state of legality in Bulgaria and Romania. A few months later, on September 15, that became a reality with Decision (EU) 2023/1785. TheContinue reading “Why The Cooperation and Verification Mechanism Failed, And What Can Replace It?”
The Dublin Pact Dilemma: Can Europe Overcome Its Migration Impasse?
By Lorenzo Trasca Introduction The discourse on European migration policy has historically stirred vigorous and often inconclusive discussions between Member States and within European institutions. However, Brussels has witnessed substantial developments in the field of EU migration containment in recent months, putting the issue back at the top of the European agenda. Consequently, a glimmerContinue reading “The Dublin Pact Dilemma: Can Europe Overcome Its Migration Impasse?”
Erasmus+ Perspectives: Pre-Accession Countries’ Participation in the Education Part of the Programme
By Iveri Kekenadze Gustafsson Introduction: The Erasmus Programme has been a game-changer in the area of education, not only in the European Union (EU) and Erasmus+ Programme countries but also in the broader world. Since the establishment of Erasmus+ as part of the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the programme has further expanded from a facilitating toolContinue reading “Erasmus+ Perspectives: Pre-Accession Countries’ Participation in the Education Part of the Programme”
Tech Lobby, EU Policies and the Importance of Mental Health
By Katerina Tsirigoti Introduction Lobbying is perceived as a negative aspect of politics that serves privileged minorities seeking to intervene directly or indirectly in political affairs. Lobbying can have transformative effects on the political life of a country, not only on domestic policy but equally on foreign policy, the electoral system, the protection of nationalContinue reading “Tech Lobby, EU Policies and the Importance of Mental Health”
Is Europe’s Populist Tide Finally Faltering? Lessons from the Spanish General Election
By James Kemmy For over a decade now, Europe’s political system has been stormed by inflammatory and polarising forces seeking to disrupt the region’s traditionally liberal outlook. The ascent of populists, predominantly of an ultra-nationalist orientation, has substantially impacted Europe’s political landscape. Posing material electoral threat in France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, whilst being elevatedContinue reading “Is Europe’s Populist Tide Finally Faltering? Lessons from the Spanish General Election”
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