While Europe continues to lead globally in democratic standards, recent trends indicate a growing disconnect between institutional stability and public satisfaction. Despite incremental improvements in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index, many Europeans express increasing disillusionment with their political systems. Factors contributing to this sentiment include perceived inefficiencies in governance,[Read More…]

In Poland, a growing number of Ukrainian refugees are reporting heightened instances of xenophobia and discrimination. Once welcomed with open arms, many now face verbal abuse, bullying in schools, and hostile remarks in public spaces. Svitlana, a Ukrainian mother residing in Warsaw, shared that her daughter was recently taunted by[Read More…]

In a significant legal development, the European Union’s General Court has ruled that the European Commission was wrong to deny the release of text messages between its President, Ursula von der Leyen, and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. The messages pertain to negotiations for securing COVID-19 vaccines in 2021, a period[Read More…]