In the heart of Europe’s so-called liberal beacon, a quiet but persistent erosion of religious freedom has begun to unfold. France has long been celebrated for its commitment to equality; however, it now finds itself positioned at the centre of … Continue reading
Category: Europe
Shrinking the Welfare State, Growing the Authoritarian State: How the Far-Right Reconstructs State Power in Hungary
Anti-state rhetoric has become a popular refrain among far-right anti-establishment politicians promising to “drain the swamp.” Yet once in power, anti-statist parties and politicians often fail to minimize the state as pledged. Instead, as in the case of Hungary’s far-right … Continue reading
The Fluidity of Identity in Conflict: The Second Chechen War
On September 9, 1999, in southern Moscow, 94 people died when explosives laid at the foundation of their apartment building detonated, causing it to collapse. Four days later, another blast killed 118 in another apartment; three days after that, a … Continue reading
When Memes Hurt: Symbolic Violence and Internet Humor in Times of Crisis
While internet memes are often dismissed as harmless entertainment, their humorous nature frequently masks a more troubling reality: they are constructed from symbolic forms — language, images, gestures, and sounds — that are deeply embedded in cultural systems of domination. … Continue reading
Nationalism Without Borders: The Transatlantic Rise of the Right
Nationalism is resurging, transforming the political landscape across the Western world. Over the past decade, right-wing movements have gained ground, challenging liberal democratic norms and reshaping agendas, from trade policy to cultural discourse. In the U.S., Donald Trump has led … Continue reading
L’Euro Numérique et la Révolution des Monnaies Digitales
Introduction au projet d’Euro Numérique
Selon Denis Beau, lpremier sous-gouverneur de la Banque de France, « l’euro numérique favorisera le développement de solutions de paiement paneuropéennes, ce qui pourrait accroître la concurrence dans l’écosystème des paiements numériques. » Le … Continue reading
The EU Braces Itself for Trump’s Global Trade War
Trump’s tariff announcements and the threat of an impending global trade war not only have significant impacts on North America and China but could have major consequences for the European Union as well. On February 1, Trump signed three … Continue reading
Corruption and the Facade of a Strong Russia
For most people living in the Western world, Russia has historically been seen as a competitor, an adversary, or an angrily dissatisfied state. Whether that be the Soviet Union during the Cold War, or the modern-day Russian Federation under President … Continue reading
AI Safety Summit 2023: A Step Towards Global Cooperation and Ethical AI Governance
In November 2023, former United Kingdom prime minister Rishi Sunak gathered the world’s leading minds at Bletchley Park, U.K., for the 2023 Global AI Safety Summit. The timing of this meeting proved crucial as countries compete for dominance in the … Continue reading
S’ancrer définitivement dans l’UE ou retisser des liens avec Moscou: Retour sur le résultat des récentes élections présidentielles en Moldavie
Deux semaines après la victoire sur le fil du “oui” au référendum sur l’UE organisé lors du premier tour des élections présidentielles, la Moldavie a confirmé dimanche 3 novembre 2024 sa trajectoire européenne en reconduisant sa présidente europhile Maia Sandu … Continue reading