#23 Europe’s migration crisis: Inside the EU’s struggles and solutions, with Margaritis Schinas
When migration collides with geopolitics, Europe finds itself at the centre of global turbulence. In this episode, Emmanuel Comte speaks with European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas to e...
9 Heinä 202547min
#22 Cyprus migration governance: EU borders, conflict, and Nicosia's divided city – with Eleni Mavrou
Cyprus migration governance in a divided city presents unique challenges at EU borders. Former Interior Minister and first female Mayor of Nicosia Eleni Mavrou shares insights into asylum seekers, und...
5 Heinä 20251h 7min
#21 Cyprus migration crisis 2024: Green Line, smuggling networks, and EU borders
Cyprus migration crisis reached breaking point in 2024 with surging irregular sea arrivals. Former Interior Minister Nicos Nouris provides a firsthand account of managing migration through the Green L...
1 Heinä 20251h 5min
#20 German hegemony in Europe: Pax Germanica and EU integration history
German hegemony in European integration takes centre stage in this book presentation of Discussing Pax Germanica. Dr Emmanuel Comte explains how Germany's historical legacies shaped the EU's approach ...
14 Huhti 202513min
#19 UK anti-immigration riots: British history, racism, and policy failure explained
Professor Randall Hansen, author of War, Work, and Want (OUP, 2023), explores the 2024 UK riots through a historical lens—from Notting Hill 1958 to National Front marches. This episode explores the ro...
4 Marras 20241h 7min
#18 French elections 2024: National Rally, political fragmentation, and Europe's future
French elections 2024 revealed deep political fragmentation across the country. Political scientist Julien Navarro analyses President Macron's decision to call snap elections after the National Rally'...
10 Heinä 202457min
#17 The Roma in Europe: citizenship, statelessness, and EU free movement rights
The Roma in Europe face marginalisation despite holding EU citizenship. Dr Julija Sardelic explores how state policies produce statelessness, labour market exclusion, and educational segregation. This...
19 Huhti 202459min
#16 EU migration law: free movement, Schengen, and third-country nationals explained
EU migration law balances free movement for EU citizens with controls on third-country nationals. Professor Daniel Thym, author of European Migration Law (Oxford University Press, 2023), explains how ...
11 Huhti 20241h 11min
