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Got off lightly? Germany after the federal elections
On the Continent
Tilman Voss
Feb 27
Winter School Reflection: Can the EU deliver on its Green Deal promises?
EPS Spotlight
European Waves
Feb 21
A New Era for EU-Switzerland Relations
On the Continent
Clara Dellenbach
Jan 26
The Broken Compass: How Fico Turned Slovakia into Another EU’s Political Outcast
On the Continent
European Waves
Jan 16
Between Moscow's Games and Chișinău's Missteps: Moldova's New Energy Crisis
On the Continent
Irina Percemli
Dec 26, 2024
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Got off lightly? Germany after the federal elections
Last Sunday, German voters cast their ballot to elect a new government after the break-up of the “traffic light” coalition in November...
On the Continent
Tilman Voss
Feb 27
Winter School Reflection: Can the EU deliver on its Green Deal promises?
Europaeum’s Seasonal Schools offer a unique opportunity to deepen knowledge about key topics while connecting with like-minded students...
EPS Spotlight
European Waves
Feb 21
A New Era for EU-Switzerland Relations
After years of complex and often tense negotiations, 2024 marks a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between Switzerland and the...
On the Continent
Clara Dellenbach
Jan 26
The Broken Compass: How Fico Turned Slovakia into Another EU’s Political Outcast
Is it breaking free of the EU´s influence on its foreign policy, or is it drifting into dangerous isolation? Currently, Slovakia is...
On the Continent
European Waves
Jan 16
Between Moscow's Games and Chișinău's Missteps: Moldova's New Energy Crisis
There is no rest for Moldova. After the European integration won by just a 0.7% margin in a recent referendum, now an energy crisis and a...
On the Continent
Irina Percemli
Dec 26, 2024
If You Can Make It Here, You Can Make It Anywhere: A Reflection on the European Politics & Society Brussels Field Trip
On the 25th and 26th of November, the first years from the European Politics and Society Master visited Brussels to learn about working...
EPS Spotlight
Juliëtte Herman
Dec 13, 2024
Perspectives on Trump’s victory: U.S. and Ukraine
In case you’ve been living in a hole for the last decade, just one name has dominated the US news cycle for nine years. Now, it will...
On the Continent
Asher Stein & Anastasiia Klemberh
Nov 14, 2024
Donald Trump’s victory - why he got re-elected and how the world reacted to it
On November 5, the United States of America voted for their new president - and chose a previous one. Donald J. Trump, business-mogul,...
Beyond Europe
European Waves
Nov 14, 2024
The European Deforestation Regulation and EU’s Normative Power: Shaping Global Trade for Sustainability
On October 2nd, the European Commission proposed to delay the implementation of the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a critical...
On the Continent
Ana Sánchez Antelo
Nov 7, 2024
A tale of mountains and intrigues – Bavarian-German relations and the quest of finding a chancellor candidate
Germany is a state located in central Europe, a country known for customs like punctuality, seriousness (often confused with absence of...
On the Continent
Tilman Voss
Oct 31, 2024
Summer School Reflection: an Observation on the Concept of Europe
Europe unveiled manifold meanings throughout my summer school experiences in 2024. The deeper I explore the concept of Europe, the more I...
EPS Spotlight
Wei-Chung Chen
Oct 17, 2024
Back to the Roots? Putin’s Russia, Slavophilism and the Official Nationality
Debates about the reasoning and narrative behind Russia’s war in Ukraine often highlight the imperialist tendencies and opportunistic...
On the Continent
Jan-Malte Schulz
Oct 3, 2024
Paris’ bold revival: could the 2024 Olympics restore the Seine to its former glory?
As the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have just concluded, the attention is still focused on the river Seine and the ambitious restoration...
On the Continent
European Waves
Aug 31, 2024
EUROVISION 2024: United by Music…or not?
This edition of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö might have been the most politicised ever, marked by large protests, bans and...
Opinion
Mara Vos Carrero & Matilde Forno
Jul 12, 2024
Mediterranean Forget-Me-Nots: MENA Countries and the ENP
As the EU’s attention is focused on the East, it runs the risk of even further neglecting the Southern Dimension of the European...
Opinion
Jan-Malte Schulz
Jul 4, 2024
How Israel manipulated this antizionist Jew to vote for "Hurricane"
Despite my antizionist bent, that I still reacted strongly enough to Eden Golan’s performance to vote for Israel reveals how Jewish...
Opinion
Asher Stein
Jun 30, 2024
EU Elections: Who are the Players and What's at Stake?
With the European Parliament elections just around the corner, political analysts predict a substantial shift to the right across...
On the Continent
European Waves
Jun 5, 2024
Paris before the 2024 Olympics - a city between excitement and concerns
It is less than 100 days until the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are set to commence. While many - especially the French government and...
On the Continent
Céleste Nonnenmacher & Tilman Voss
May 31, 2024
Geopolitical Repercussions of Taiwan's Election: How the EU can navigate itself through the Cross-Strait relations
Taiwanese people have given a clear signal during an election that has been constantly under China’s threats.
Beyond Europe
Max Tsao
May 29, 2024
From TikTok to the Ballot Box: Can lowering the voting age improve European democracy?
With the European elections approaching, Belgium joins the growing trend of lowering the voting age, fuelling debates on how to engage a...
On the Continent
European Waves
May 25, 2024
Cutting through the linguistic fog: the state of Moldovan language politics
The debate over whether Moldova's state language should be called ‘Romanian’ or ‘Moldovan’ has become a bitter, ideologically charged...
On the Continent
Irina Percemli
May 2, 2024
Does Germany Need The Atomic Bomb?
In a recent speech at a rally in South Carolina, US Presidential candidate Donald Trump expressed his opinion on NATO member states that...
On the Continent
Freya Astrid Theresa Entrup
Apr 28, 2024
Right to abortion: the backtracking in the US and constitutionalization in France
Across European history, the right to abortion has been threatened countless times and has been a central topic in recent political...
On the Continent
Beatrice Borrelli
Apr 16, 2024
Defeating the Dragon: Taiwan's Victory Over Chinese Disinformation and Insights for the Next EP Elections
On January 18th, the Taiwanese Ministry of Defence issued a press release announcing the identification of no less than twenty-four...
Beyond Europe
Bianca Mihailov
Apr 3, 2024
Survival and survivance: the struggle of the oppressed around the world
The survival of languages, cultures, and native communities is a widespread concern in contemporary societies. In this article, Irina...
Opinion
Irina Percemli
Mar 21, 2024
Why we are all responsible for domestic violence
A reflection on Rachel Louise Snyder’s book "No visible bruises" In a world where women face violence every day, it is crucial to discuss...
Opinion
Anna Loi
Mar 7, 2024
A Thirsty Earth: Humanity’s New Battle Against the Climate Emergency
In a planetary scene where climate change is no longer a distant threat but a present reality, we find a new battlefield in international...
Beyond Europe
Alba Landeras Fernández
Mar 4, 2024
Lisbon Winter School: An Ambivalent Experience
One of the most fun parts of academic life is the chance to travel for events and conferences, such as intensive winter schools organised...
EPS Spotlight
Jenny de Jong
Feb 28, 2024
Reflecting on Putin's February
Vladimir Putin has been having a great month, beginning with a tête-à-tête organised by Tucker Carlson, the USA’s most famous talking...
On the Continent
Asher Stein
Feb 26, 2024
Last chance for Assange and why you should care
During court hearings in the next two days, London’s High Court might refuse Julian Assange’s final request to appeal his extradition. If...
Opinion
Friso van der Vijgh
Feb 18, 2024
Quo vadis, Deutschland? A country shaken by scandals and protests expects regional elections that could shape domestic politics for years to come
Since the start of 2024, Germany has been shattered by protests from farmers, railway workers, and the demonstrations against the...
On the Continent
Tilman Voss
Feb 14, 2024
Surfing a white tide: The political consequences of a plastic spill
Brais Freire Braña Today, environmental issues have gained unprecedented prominence on the global political agenda. From the climate...
On the Continent
Brais Freire Braña
Feb 13, 2024
The Dutch general election of 2023: a new dawn, an old acquaintance
Jeroen Spieker After 13 years as prime minister, Mark Rutte, leader of the centre-right Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie (People’s...
On the Continent
Jeroen Spieker
Dec 19, 2023
Parlement: The Must-See Comedy About The European Union
As an enthusiastic fan already awaiting the next round of episodes, second-year EPS student William Malaterre aims to convince all in...
Opinion
William Malaterre
Dec 17, 2023
A land longing for unity
In yet another show of risky political manoeuvring, Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez has closed a controversial deal with the Catalan...
Opinion
Marko Milikic
Dec 12, 2023
What's next? Azerbaijan's victory in Nagorno-Karabakh and shifting powers in the Southern Caucasus
It has only been weeks since the images of tens of thousands of Armenians fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh carrying everything they were able to...
Opinion
Tilman Voss
Dec 5, 2023
Highschoolers in Formal Wear: A Reflection on the Brussels Field Trip
In this article, a first-year EPS student Freya Entrup gives a sharp and comedic overview of the annual EPS event — the Brussels field...
Opinion
Freya Astrid Theresa Entrup
Nov 30, 2023
Climate Crises and Migration Trends
What does the Global Stocktake tell us about Human Mobility Ahead of COP28? Emilie Joe Brandt At the end of November, leaders from across...
Beyond Europe
Emilie Joe Brandt
Nov 27, 2023
Breaking the stigma: discussing mental well-being of MA students
In a highly competitive and dynamic world of higher education, more and more students are experiencing mental health issues. In this...
EPS Spotlight
European Waves
Nov 22, 2023
Germany's Zeitenwende: A Paradigm Shift in Military Spending
In a historic pivot, Germany has embarked on a transformative journey, termed "Zeitenwende," signaling a dramatic increase in its...
On the Continent
Freya Astrid Theresa Entrup
Nov 17, 2023
Pellegrini´s Road Not Taken: How the Third Most Popular Party Won the Elections in Slovakia
The political landscape of Central Europe is being reshaped - just two weeks before the Polish elections, Slovakia held its own snap...
On the Continent
Michaela Weberová
Nov 14, 2023
Barbie is back in the box office: should we cheer?
What did Hollywood do this time? Review of the Mattel-Warner Bros movie a trimester after its initial box-office run. Elsa Kraemer A...
Opinion
Elsa Kraemer
Oct 30, 2023
Europaeum Summer School
The city of Munich, and specifically Ludwig Maximilian University, hosted, alongside the Europaeum, the latter’s yearly Postgraduate...
EPS Spotlight
European Waves
Oct 16, 2023
Mass Protests in Poland - A Turning Point?
On June 4, 2023, a series of anti-government protests took place in Warsaw, Krakow and some other Polish cities. Sparked by the bill...
On the Continent
Marius Heil
Jun 13, 2023
Life after EPS
What does life bring after EPS? First-year students Irina Percemli and Luisa Moratelli interviewed some EPS alumni to learn how life...
EPS Spotlight
European Waves
Jun 9, 2023
The Ulaanbaatar Process: A Civil Society Approach to Building Peace in Northeast Asia
With a nuclear threat looming on the Korean Peninsula, civil society actors on the ground develop novel channels to promote peace. In...
EPS Spotlight
Beatrice Giovannoni
May 29, 2023
Paradigm Shifts: Insights from the 2023 Oxford Spring School
Each spring, a group of EPS students has the opportunity to attend the Oxford Spring School hosted by the Europaeum. In this article,...
EPS Spotlight
Nicole Molinari
May 22, 2023
Visualising History at the Malach Centre for Visual History
8 May 1945 marked World War II officially ending on the Eastern Front of Europe. It was a war that took millions of lives on the...
EPS Spotlight
Hans Zdravko
May 12, 2023
Journeys Toward Empowerment and Visibility: Latin American Migrants in Spain and the UK
By Marlene Schörner & Aria Guevara After the 2008 financial crisis, many Latin American migrants living in Spain moved to the UK in...
On the Continent
European Waves
May 2, 2023
“Parlem”¹ – The European Union and the politics of linguistic diversity
Back in September 2022, the Spanish government announced that an official request would be submitted before the board of the European...
On the Continent
Brais Freire Braña
Apr 24, 2023
Got off lightly? Germany after the federal elections
Feb 27
Winter School Reflection: Can the EU deliver on its Green Deal promises?
Feb 21
A New Era for EU-Switzerland Relations
Jan 26
Perspectives on Trump’s victory: U.S. and Ukraine
Asher Stein & Anastasiia Klemberh
Nov 14, 2024
9 min read
Donald Trump’s victory - why he got re-elected and how the world reacted to it
European Waves
Nov 14, 2024
9 min read
Back to the Roots? Putin’s Russia, Slavophilism and the Official Nationality
Jan-Malte Schulz
Oct 3, 2024
4 min read
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