OBJECTIVO – Page 3

Systemic problems in Greece not only contribute to the surge in illegal migration at the coasts of Crete but can also destabilize the EU as a whole

When Greece warned the EU’s top officials and executive bodies last summer about the obvious signs of Libya weaponizing...

Christopher Tapp
May 15, 2026 4 min read

Return of refugees to their countries of origin or, granting legal status to unauthorized immigrants: two different approaches to handle Europe’s most pressing problem

While Madrid approved new legislation in April that will give legal status to more than 500,000 unauthorized immigrants who...

Christopher Tapp
Apr 29, 2026 3 min read

The Ukrainian Game of Drones’ latest episodes could mean the arrival of extra funds … but to whom exactly?

Following a series of deals with Gulf countries, Ukraine has signed new defence agreements in the Middle East. Is...

Christopher Tapp
Apr 24, 2026 3 min read

The EU Toys With the Idea of Going Nuclear, Again

The EU has always had a talent for learning the right lesson sooner or later. Though, usually, only later....

Arrigo Mazzi
Apr 21, 2026 2 min read

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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

What about our right to receive unbiased reporting on…

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

Christopher Tapp
Feb 23, 2026 4 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

India’s Strategic Autonomy

Indian diplomacy has a few busy weeks behind its back. It started in late January 2026, when India rolled out the red carpet for...

Arrigo Mazzi
Feb 11, 2026 2 min read

Diplomatic Revolving Door in Beijing

PM Keir Starmer became the first British head of government to visit China in eight years. With him went a happy little band of...

Christopher Tapp
Feb 6, 2026 1 min read

The EU Suddenly Finds American Gas Risky

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen made a discovery that looks nothing short of a heavenly revelation. On January 28 he said that fears were...

Ana Richter
Feb 4, 2026 2 min read