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...
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Jan-Malte Schulz
Oct 3
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...
European Waves
Aug 31
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...
Mara Vos Carrero & Matilde Forno
Jul 12
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...
Jan-Malte Schulz
Jul 4
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...
Asher Stein
Jun 30
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...
European Waves
Jun 5
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...
Céleste Nonnenmacher & Tilman Voss
May 31
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...
Max Tsao
May 29
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.
European Waves
May 25
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...
Irina Percemli
May 2
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...
Freya Astrid Theresa Entrup
Apr 28
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...
Beatrice Borrelli
Apr 16
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...
Bianca Mihailov
Apr 3
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...
Irina Percemli
Mar 21
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...
Anna Loi
Mar 7
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...
Alba Landeras Fernández
Mar 4
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...
Jenny de Jong
Feb 28
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...
Asher Stein
Feb 26
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...
Friso van der Vijgh
Feb 18
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...
Tilman Voss
Feb 14
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...
Brais Freire Braña
Feb 13
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...
Jeroen Spieker
Dec 19, 2023
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...
William Malaterre
Dec 17, 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...
Marko Milikic
Dec 12, 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...
Tilman Voss
Dec 5, 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...
Freya Astrid Theresa Entrup
Nov 30, 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...
Emilie Joe Brandt
Nov 27, 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...
European Waves
Nov 22, 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...
Freya Astrid Theresa Entrup
Nov 17, 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...
Michaela Weberová
Nov 14, 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...
Elsa Kraemer
Oct 30, 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...
European Waves
Oct 16, 2023
Europaeum Summer School
The city of Munich, and specifically Ludwig Maximilian University, hosted, alongside the Europaeum, the latter’s yearly Postgraduate...
Marius Heil
Jun 13, 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...
European Waves
Jun 9, 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...
Beatrice Giovannoni
May 29, 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...
Nicole Molinari
May 22, 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,...
Hans Zdravko
May 12, 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...
European Waves
May 2, 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...
Brais Freire Braña
Apr 24, 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...
Stoycho Velev
Apr 18, 2023
Utopia in the Making: European Waves at Your Europe Your Say 2023
On 23 and 24 of March, Stoycho Velev took part in the annual Your Europe Your Say youth democracy dialogue seminar.
Kyra Prins
Apr 10, 2023
European Novel(ties): FREE by Lea Ypi
This book is a must-read for EPS students. Lea Ypi’s tender memoir follows the complex political realities of growing up in Stalinist...
European Waves
Apr 5, 2023
The Politicization of Polish State Media – Isn't Death Enough?
The tragic death of a Polish MP's son has fueled increased debate about the dire state of independent media in Poland. In this article, Mari
Stoycho Velev
Mar 29, 2023
Struggle and stagnation: A crunch time for Bulgaria’s democratic potential
On the 2nd of April, Bulgaria will hold its 5th parliamentary election since the beginning of 2021. Once again, a disillusioned electorate g
European Waves
Mar 20, 2023
European Novel(ties): Pereira Maintains and Grand Hotel Europa
In the latest installment of our monthly book club, Gijs Verhoeff and Catherine Wood review two books that show the idyllic beauty of...
Gijs Verhoeff
Mar 13, 2023
Lost in translation(s): a world to win by investing in translations in the EU
From 11 to 19 March, it is ‘Boekenweek’ in the Netherlands, aimed at promoting literature to a Dutch audience. However, literary...
Manon Heerts
Mar 8, 2023
Europe's Freedom Fighters: Aletta Jacobs
On International Women’s Day 2023, Manon Heerts talks about the legacy of Aletta Jacobs, a Dutch feminist and medical practitioner....
European Waves
Feb 27, 2023
Underrated European Travel Destinations
Paulina Frank, Manon Heerts, Vivien Keenleyside, Kyra Prins As the end of winter finally approaches, you might be starting to think about...
European Waves
Feb 24, 2023
Europe's Freedom Fighters: Volodymyr Zelenskyy
In conversation with Régis Genté, co-author of “Volodymyr Zelenskyy - Dans la tête d’un héros” In this new series of articles on Europe’s...
Jeroen Spieker
Feb 21, 2023
Populism in the academic bubble
Few would disagree that the rise of populism – in particular right-wing populism – has been one of the most significant political...
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