A Rise In Far-Right Leaders Across Europe Is A Matter Of T iming
Last Sunday, Austria’s Freedom Party (FPÖ) became the latest far-right political group to win a national election in Europe.The party now faces a familiar challenge encountered by many of its counterp...
4 Okt 202422min
Middle East Crisis May Trigger A New Refugee Crisis In The EU, Warns UNHCR
With the ongoing escalation of violence in the Middle East, the number of displaced individuals continues to rise rapidly.The UN refugee agency UNHCR has reported that thousands of Lebanese and Syrian...
3 Okt 202416min
Will the EU's health union remain a priority? Interview with Commissioner Kyriakides
In Brussels, exit interviews are often particularly insightful, especially with a commissioner responsible for a complex portfolio where decision-making predominantly rests with individual governments...
2 Okt 202415min
What Would Having The Far Right In Power Mean For Austria And EU Migration Policies?
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party, or FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, is one of Europe's biggest opponents of migration, including ending asylum rights and promoting “remigration” — a vague concept of ship...
1 Okt 202417min
Has The EU Really Become More Transparent? 'Sort of,' - EU Ombudswoman
As EU Ombudsman since 2013, Emily O'Reilly oversees an independent body tasked with holding EU institutions accountable. She investigates cases of maladministration, either on her own initiative or in...
30 Sep 202418min
Is The EU's Forest Protection Law Becoming Brussels' Next Nightmare?
Two years ago, the EU adopted a ground-breaking deforestation law, set to take effect in January, aiming to ban imports of products linked to forest loss, such as coffee, soy, timber, and cocoa.The re...
27 Sep 202420min
Can An Unpopular Orban Ally Oversee The EU’s Health Policy?
Ursula von der Leyen’s decision to nominate Olivér Várhelyi raised many an eyebrow in Brussels — and elicited a couple of hearty chuckles.When the European Commission president made the announcement d...
26 Sep 202412min
Too Centralised? Unattractive? The New European Commission Needs Change
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her plans for the new top team at the European Commission last week, but the reactions were mixed. Many politicians argued that the portfoli...
25 Sep 202414min
