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What about our right to receive unbiased reporting on Ukraine?

While the number of reports, analyses, investigative materials and commentaries on Ukraine including its EU membership bid, as well...

Christopher Tapp
Feb 23, 2026 4 min read

Following Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela, would the EU impose sanctions on the US?

Given the EU’s nineteen sanction packages imposed on Russia in response to Moscow’s ’military operation’, i.e. full-scale war against...

Arrigo Mazzi
Jan 13, 2026 3 min read

Billions to Ukraine: Yes. Implementing the Draghi Report: No.

On September 9 2024, former ECB President Mario Draghi published a landmark report. A document of approximately 400 pages,...

Christopher Tapp
Jan 10, 2026 2 min read

With the Pact for the Mediterranean, the EU opened a door to migration while degrading entire Erasmus generations in Europe

While the EU-Middle East and North Africa (MENA) pact undoubtably has real political advantages, its long-term migratory effect also...

Christopher Tapp
Dec 22, 2025 3 min read

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‘Flexible Realism’ is The New-Old Normal

Observed through a liberalist/idealist lens, U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions make not much sense, in fact they appear illegal, immoral, inhuman and in the...

Christopher Tapp
Mar 13, 2026 2 min read

Upcoming French Elections: A Barometer of National Sentiments

French voters are heading to the ballot boxes on March 15 and 22. This time for municipal elections – but it would be foolhardy...

Arrigo Mazzi
Mar 12, 2026 1 min read

Golob’s Track Record: Zero on Housing Crisis

When his government started to work in 2022, Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob promised a socially just and solidarity state based on knowledge, where...

Ana Richter
Mar 10, 2026 2 min read

Spanish Roulette With Europe’s Migration System

In a surprise step, the Spanish government announced an extraordinary one-off process that can lead to the regularisation of half a million foreign nationals...

Arrigo Mazzi
Mar 7, 2026 2 min read

Slovenia’s Roma Question: A Mirror on the Government

Until last October, Novo Mesto was mostly known for its scenic landscapes, medieval town squares and many bridges. And for being the hometown of...

Ana Richter
Mar 5, 2026 2 min read

Assassinations: a tried and tested tactic for derailing peace…

The information about splits within the Ukrainian peace talks team, recently published by The Economist, is nothing but the good old Russian narrative, Ukrainian...

Arrigo Mazzi
Feb 28, 2026 5 min read

One problem – two approaches

The Guidelines on Athlete Expression are straightforward – so is Rule of 50.2 of the Olympic Charter that provides for the protection of neutrality...

Arrigo Mazzi
Feb 19, 2026 2 min read

Key takeaways from Alden Biesen

The picturesque small village of Rijkhoven was mostly famous for having been the command centre of the Teutonic Order. Now, it’s 16th-century castle will...

Ana Richter
Feb 17, 2026 2 min read

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