Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, the EU and its international partners have taken a clear position, condemning Putin’s aggression. The EU has shown solidarity with many practical actions, among which we can stress the support to Ukraine through EU funding. In February 2022, the European Commission tabled a […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes Political refugees and asylum seekers are among the most vulnerable groups globally, facing persecution, violence, and imprisonment in their home countries due to their political beliefs, activism, or affiliations. The recent tragic death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, while in a Russian prison has once […]
The death of Alexei Navalny, Putin’s main opponent, on February 25, 2024, has shaken the already fragile foundations of relations between the European Union and Russia. Navalny’s death, which occurred in suspicious circumstances while he was in prison, has highlighted human rights abuses in Russia and reinforced accusations of political repression against Putin’s regime. The […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The death of Alexei Navalny in prison has sent shockwaves through the international community, profoundly impacting the already strained economic relations between the European Union and Russia. Navalny’s demise has become a focal point for increased scrutiny of Russia’s actions, with both the EU and the United States contemplating significant […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes First nationalist Prime Minister Sinn Féin’s election is likely to influence migration patterns, as she symbolizes a shift towards a more nationalist perspective. Nationalist parties traditionally advocate for a united Ireland, which could imply a more open stance towards immigration, particularly from the Republic of Ireland and other EU countries. […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes In July 2022, the European Commission adopted PEACE PLUS, a cross-border EU program to bolster cooperation between Ireland and Northern Ireland. This initiative brings together the previous INTERREG and PEACE funding strands, paving the way for a new era of collaboration throughout the 2021-2027 EU period. With a substantial investment […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 2 minutes Brexit officially took place at the beginning of 2020, on January 31st. A few months ago, the reality of both the economies in the United Kingdom and the European Union changed due to the COVID pandemic first and the Russian invasion of Ukraine later. Those issues had a huge impact, […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 2 minutes Immigration was one of the main reasons that led voters in the United Kingdom to support the “Leave” campaign at the Brexit referendum. EU workers from Eastern Europe were approximately 1.2 million in 2015, a few months before the vote: Polish citizens were more than 850,000, followed by Romanians (175,000) […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes As Michelle O’Neill takes the helm as Northern Ireland’s Prime Minister, all eyes are on the approach to the European Union (EU) and the future of Northern Ireland’s relationship with the bloc. With Stormont facing significant challenges in the wake of Brexit and the recent political impasse, O’Neill’s leadership holds […]
The Red Sea crisis, caused by Houthi militants’ attacks on cargo ships headed to Israel, has led to the largest diversion of international trade in recent decades and an economic crisis of hardly traceable size and scope. Consider that the damage to Italy’s foreign trade alone, from November 2023 to date, amounts to 8.8 billion […]
