How the EU-Mercosur FTA Balances Climate and Economic Interests
Julia Brown Staff Writer May 1st saw the provisional beginning of the European Union-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement (ITA), a historic
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Recent Hungarian Election Undo 16 Years of EU-Hungary Tensions
Max Merchiori Staff Writer Polls closed April 12th for the recent Hungarian elections, with the Tisza party led by Pater
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Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violations of Orthodox Easter Ceasefire
Chase Finney Editor-in-Chief Russia and Ukraine traded sharp accusations this week after a short-lived Orthodox Easter ceasefire collapsed, underscoring how
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Hungary’s Parliamentary Elections and the Country’s Possible Future
Avery Kachmarsky Staff Writer Hungary’s electoral system combines single-member districts with proportional representation, which tends to give an advantage
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State of U.S. Troop Presence in Eastern Europe
Aidan Ishann Raman Bogan Staff Writer NATO allies are reassessing their defensive strategy in Eastern Europe as shifting U.S.
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European Nations Entwined in Newest Iran War, Willing or Not?
Megan Hay Staff Writer European countries are rapidly being pulled into the United States and Israel’s recent war against Iran,
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Internship Spotlight: The American Council on Germany
Allison Bennett Managing Editor During the fall semester, I had the privilege to intern with the American Council on
Read MoreTrump Claims Victory Over Greenland Crisis
President Donald Trump recently claimed “victory” over the dispute between Denmark and the U.S. over possession of Greenland. Following his return from Davos, Switzerland, where he was attending an international conference, President Trump stated, “We’re getting everything we wanted-total security, total access to everything,” according to NBC News. President Trump boasted that he was able to get all points he requested except for direct possession of Greenland.
Read MoreGod’s Influencer: A Saint for the Digital Age
On Sunday, September 5, Pope Leo XIV canonized Blessed Carlo Acutis as the first millennial saint of the Catholic Church at La Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Nicknamed “God’s Influencer”, Acutis is now the patron Saint of the internet. Known for his simple attire—jeans, a tracksuit shirt, and Nike sneakers—and love for the Eucharist, Carlo shared his passion for the Catholic tradition via his website, Miracoli Eucaristici, an easy-to-navigate platform that lists all Eucharistic miracles by country and even features an interactive world map.
Read MoreEurovision’s Double Standard: Politics, Favoritism, and Israel’s Participation
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.
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