From being “Different” to moving “Forward”: The rebranding of the Flemish Socialist Party
Photo by Florian van Duyn on Unsplash Introduction If one were to believe certain (extreme) right-wing politicians, then one would...
Mark Rutte’s imminent European Union leadership opportunity
Mark Rutte - also known colloquially as Teflon Mark - is a force to be reckoned with, both inside and outside the Netherlands. His...
Europe sleeping rough: Parliament’s plans to end homelessness
Every night, hundreds of thousands are sleeping on the streets of Europe. Omnipresent yet often ignored, the homeless embody the...
Greening EU transport policies: Past achievements, shortcomings & challenges for the recovery period
ransport in the European Union accounts for more than a quarter of the yearly greenhouse gas emissions, and since 1990 the emissions have in
The EU, French nuclear deterrence and the definition of common vital interests
By Timothée Albessard As Brexit talks still seem to flounder, the European Union (EU) will be left with many questions that require...
A summer of revolutions
Probably, this vacation season was different than the ones before. Nowadays the bright side and the flipside of the global digital...
Funding the recovery from COVID-19 and the lack of accountability
Saving the economy You are likely among the many people experiencing or witnessing the devastating effects of COVID-19 on your financial...
EU Covid-19 Coordinated Response: Reality or Wishful Thinking?
‘The coronavirus crisis is not just a national crisis. It’s a European crisis, and it needs to be treated as such.’ Maurizio Massari,...
Shining light on dimming Isles: The British Government COVID Catastrophe
Picture's Copyright: Sky News I remember feeling shocked when I journeyed back to the UK on the 15th of March. I arrived at...
Policy Briefing on the White Paper on AI released by the European Commission on February 19, 2020
Overview The European Commission (hereinafter, the Commission) released a White Paper on AI on February 19, 2020 “On Artificial...