European Union Archives • Page 6 of 13 • Eyes on Europe

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

30 May 2023 Environment

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.

Imports of Ukrainian agricultural products: EU solidarity vs National interest

4 May 2023 European Politics

Francesco Pannullo 7 min

In February 2022, Russia initiated the invasion of Ukraine, and substantial destructions followed. Over $6.6 billion in agricultural infrastructure has been destroyed. This caused an increase in prices of agricultural products and fears about shortages. To assist Ukraine, the EU institutions promptly adopted several economic measures.

La Finlande rejoint l’Otan sans la Suède : une adhésion incomplète

16 April 2023 Security

Luisa Gambaro 5 min

L’adhésion rapide de la Finlande est cruciale pour la défense européenne, mais elle laisse de côté un autre allié potentiel : la Suède. Les deux pays ont demandé à rejoindre l’alliance en même temps, mais la demande suédoise s’est heurtée aux vétos turc et hongrois. Pourquoi ces refus ? Face à l’impérialisme russe, quand la Suède peut-elle espérer rejoindre l’Otan ?

New challenges ahead: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU candidate status under Russian influence

3 April 2023 European Politics

Mario Vega 9 min

Since the beginning of 2022, the European Union has been facing an increase of threats that marked the end of the year. In this regard, the European geopolitical chessboard is still shaking with some worrying issues still unresolved