By Myrto Vamvakoudi As the Eiffel Tower’s lights sparkled on New Year’s Eve, ushering in 2025, France found itself in a state of political uncertainty unprecedented in its modern history. The nation that prides itself on stability and global influence spent a staggering 130 days without a fully functioning government in 2024, as if rewritingContinue reading “The Year of Four Prime Ministers”
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A New Chapter for Schengen
By Nina Cullen After more than a decade of debate and opposition, EU interior ministers decided on December 12, 2024, to lift internal land border controls with and between Bulgaria and Romania, allowing them to join the Schengen Zone fully. Starting January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria will officially become full members, marking the endContinue reading “A New Chapter for Schengen”
The EU Commissioner Hearings
By Nina Cullen What are they? The European Parliament holds public hearings for all nominated European commissioners to scrutinise their qualifications before approving their appointments to the EU executive. The latest hearings, which take place from 4-12 November, follow the 2024 European Parliament elections. Unlike more opaque national leader selection processes, these hearings are transparent,Continue reading “The EU Commissioner Hearings”
Ukrainian Refugees in the European Union: A Closer Look at Germany’s Role
By Zekiye Gürun Introduction The war in Ukraine, instigated by Russia’s invasion in February 2022, has precipitated one of the most significant humanitarian crises in recent history. This conflict has not only reshaped geopolitical landscapes but also compelled a vast number of individuals to flee their homes in search for safety. The European Union (EU),Continue reading “Ukrainian Refugees in the European Union: A Closer Look at Germany’s Role”
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