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What about Istanbul? The EU’s role in fighting gender-based violence within and outside the Union

9 June 2023 Gender/equality

The European Commission proposed a new directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence. The proposal aims to strengthen the protection of victims of gender-based violence in the EU and to ensure that the standards of the Istanbul Convention are implemented in all Member States.

Le défi de l’autonomie stratégique pour l’UE dans un monde multipolaire

7 June 2023 Security

Bruno De Sousa 8 min

La montée des nouvelles puissances mondiales, les changements géopolitiques et les avancées technologiques ont transformé le système international, soulevant de nouvelles menaces et opportunités sur les intérêts de l’UE. En conséquence, celle-ci a dû repenser son rôle dans le monde et a cherché à affirmer son autonomie stratégique dans des domaines clés. Ainsi, dans un paysage mondial en rapide mutation, caractérisé par une multipolarité croissante, l’UE est confrontée à d’importants défis pour déterminer son autonomie stratégique. Mais qu’entend-on par ce concept ?

The European Defence Industry and the War in Ukraine: New windows of opportunity?

5 June 2023 Security

Mario Vega 9 min

“I know that public opinion prefers butter to cannons, but for years we have been under-investing (…) This war against Ukraine has been a brutal wake up for all of us” Joseph Borrell, High Representative of the European Union, 12 August 2022. With these words, the head of European diplomacy addressed the public in the opening speech of the Annual Conference of the European Defence Agency. Throughout a speech of thirty minutes, he made clear the delicate situation experienced by the twenty-seven European armies: The stockpiles are almost empty and we do not have the capacity to fill them.

Bike for all or free public transportation. What path should Europe take in its quest for sustainable mobility?

30 May 2023 Environment

Florence Herman 5 min

Mobility is one of the most important issues for the EU. To face this challenge, the European Commission intends to ban thermal engines from 2035. This decision was taken with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality in 2050. However, what are the alternatives proposed by the EU to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector?

UBI MAIOR MINOR CESSAT: Is it Time For a New EU Strategy in Tunisia And The Global South?

24 May 2023 Energy Security International

Sara Lolli 8 min

Thirteen years have passed since Mohamed Bouazizi made his sacrifice, sparking the Tunisian Revolution in 2011. This momentous event served as a catalyst, inspiring popular uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa, notably in Egypt, Libya, Syria, and Yemen, marking a turning point for the entire region.

International Workers’ Day: How about less work?

9 May 2023 International Society

Luka Krauss 9 min

The origin of the International worker’s day dates back to 1886 in the USA : thousands of workers protested across the country demanding better working conditions. The protests lasted a few days and led to the deaths of several workers and the explosion of a bomb. This so-called “Haymarket Affair” became the international symbol for the workers’ struggles, with the 1st of May being chosen as the International Workers’ Day.