Une erreur fatale: France and the Western Balkans

Une erreur fatale: France and the Western Balkans Source: Pexels France’s short term political calculations store up serious trouble for the future of Europe   Ursula von der Leyen spoke of a ‘geopolitical Commission’ while setting out her...

1 in 6: Mental Health in Europe

1 in 6: Mental Health in Europe Source: Pixabay European institutions and countries have to keep up the momentum on mental health This post will discuss suicide prevention and mental health. There is help and support available for anyone who’s been affected by...

Don’t panic, and carry a towel: sustainable aviation

Don’t panic, and carry a towel: sustainable aviation Source: Pixabay We don’t have to turn the clock back on flying – we have to move forward on innovation In recent months, Greta Thunberg and schoolchildren across the world have led a striking...

Still fighting for equality: transgender recognition in Europe

Still fighting for equality: transgender recognition in Europe   Source: Pixabay Many European states still have processes and policies that violate transgender people’s fundamental rights   Imagine a couple in England: Ben, who is a transgender man,...

A Zombie Proposal: the Recast Return Directive

A Zombie Proposal: the Recast Return Directive This Directive would fast-track asylum cases at the expense of fundamental rights. The EU should not resurrect it. Source: Pixabay The previous Italian government blocked migration cooperation completely, out of a desire...

E-cigarettes: don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater

E-cigarettes: don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater Source: Pixabay E-cigarettes have a strong role to play in public health; knee-jerk regulation could derail that progress This week, US President Donald Trump announced a crackdown on flavoured vaping...