‘Democracy, prosperity and peace should not be taken for granted’
Young people debated the future of Europe at parliament on Tuesday, with House president Annita Demetriou calling it a chance to practise “participatory democracy.” The...
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Europe braces for Omicron ‘storm’ as Biden calls up military medics
Countries across Europe considered new curbs on movement on Tuesday while U.S. President Joe Biden called on military medics to support hospitals and fight the...
Risking jail to leave Cyprus
Surge in cases of African migrants using fake or stolen ID to get to other EU countries Stricter controls at airports due to the pandemic,...
Side effects of ECB policies hindering sustained economic recovery
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis central banks substantially lowered interest rates to support the recovery of their economies. In fact, the ECB...
Vaccine passports unlawful unless proportionate
Not since the 1930s and World War II have states arrogated to themselves such wide powers impinging on human rights and fundamental freedoms as they...
Losing our best minds to others
Covid, brain drain and scientific mobility Dr Louisa Borg Haviaras Europe is currently facing significant societal, ecological and economic challenges that are aggravated by the...
White House considers lifting European travel restrictions
The White House is considering rescinding entry bans for most non-U.S. citizens who recently were in Brazil, Britain, Ireland and 26 other European countries, five...
Hydrogen: the fuel of the future
Green hydrogen has been described as the rockstar of new energies By Charles Ellinas The EU released in July its ‘Hydrogen Strategy’ for a climate-neutral...
Germany at 30: the nicest major country on the planet
By Gwynne Dyer I have just spent two weeks driving around Germany interviewing people (mostly climate scientists, since you ask), and I have come to...
The miracle on the Vistula: one of the most important anniversaries of today’s free Europe
The Polish-Bolshevik war was a founding moment for modern Poland and a crucial moment for the whole of Europe, even though the awareness of this...
