The Eurovision Song Contest is a gathering of European countries to celebrate music, culture, and unity. It should be an apolitical event, a celebration where countries set aside differences to come together in music. Yet, year after year, it is proven that politics cannot remain rested.
Read MoreUnited Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in February that the country will cut its aid budget to 0.3 percent of gross national income by 2027, Devex reports. International development minister Anneliese Dodds resigned following the decision. The Labour Government had planned to return to spending 0.7 percent of Gross National Income (GNI) on foreign aid, and even during the announcement, Starmer said he remained committed to reaching that goal, the Commons Library says.
Read MoreOn February 25, Germany held a snap national election causing game-changers for leading political parties and showing a grim future for immigrants and asylum seekers.
Read MoreThe recent impact of Storm Éowyn on the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom has brought the quality of weather-resistant power infrastructure into question for both countries. The storm lasted from January 21 to January 27 and crossed much of the North Sea before dissipating, leaving hundreds of thousands to suffer power outages, while certain areas were damaged further by high winds and fallen trees.
Read MoreEffective as of March 7, 2024 the Kingdom of Sweden has officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, becoming the 23rd member state to do so. The Swedish entry into NATO has been a gradual process encompassing the change in national diplomatic policy regarding military alliances as well as the shifting popular domestic sentiments which placed their country in neutrality, apart from the conflicts seen in the rest of Europe.
Read MoreOn Monday, March 4, 2024, France made history by becoming the first nation to guarantee abortion as a constitutional right. Lawmakers in France passed this revolutionary amendment with a 780-72 vote. According to the BBC, The Palace of Versailles erupted in a standing ovation following the announcement of the results. President Emmanuel Macron described the move as ‘French pride’ that had sent a ‘universal message.’
Read MoreOn Saturday, February 24, a large group of French farmers led a protest through one of Paris’s largest agricultural fairs. The farmers were protesting extreme costs, green regulations, and other issues plaguing the farming community.
Read More
Prime Minister Orbán is considered to have a well-grounded relationship with Russian President Vladmir Putin in comparison to other European Union leaders. However, Orbán made an initial claim announcing his support for Sweden’s entry to the military alliance while confirming that it was his legislative counterparts that were reluctant.
Read MoreThe potential impact of these sanctions on Russia’s export-driven economy remains uncertain. Nevertheless, the resolute stance taken by the U.S. through this policy is unequivocally aimed at bolstering Navalny’s cause and championing the principles of democracy.
Read More“My message for the situation if I am killed is very simple: don’t give up,” Alexei Navalny
Read More