With all the elections going on this year in Europe, it has been hard to ignore the fact that many countries are starting to take a more right-leaning, nationalistic approach when it comes to their governments. After the United States elected Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, it seems that many European countries have followed in… Read more »
It is a commonly shared feeling to think that the world is on the brink of disaster, poised to burst at its loosely held-together seems. It is a part of human nature to be fearful. Fear is the second most powerful emotion, second only to hope. So it doesn’t come as much of a surprise when a high-schooler voices the… Read more »
The last thing the European Union needs is another banking crisis, especially after the Brexit vote this last June causing markets to temporarily fall and the Greek bailout referendum last year in July. On Sunday, Italy will hold its own referendum on approving reforms to the country’s constitution. However, many view this referendum as a sort of vote for the… Read more »
The Netherlands is known for progressivism and secularism with policies such as the legalization of prostitution and soft drugs as well as being the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. It’s surprising, in my opinion, that such country would consider adopting a element of islamophobia with the banning of muslim headwear in public places such as schools, public… Read more »
Unpopular among the masses, French Socialist President Francois Hollande has announced he will not seek reelection. Due to the weakening economy and security issues that have disturbed the lives of the French people, a change in administration is something the people are ready to express at the polls. Polls have already shown that the Socialist party is falling out of… Read more »
The recent election held in the United State has caused me a large amount of pause. This election resulted in Donald J Trump becoming the president-elect of our country as he gained the 270 electoral college votes needed to be elected. The result of this election is an interesting one, as Mr. Trump did not win the popular vote of… Read more »
Refugees coming in to Europe from areas in the Middle East is no new issue. Since there has been conflict in the region, people have been fleeing to escape it. In recent years, with what has been going on Syria, people have been attempting to enter Europe in droves. Countries such as Turkey, which are entry points into the European… Read more »
Russian president Vladimir Putin’s praise of the now Unites States President-Elect Donald Trump was once something that was mocked by many Trump rivals. After all, with a leader as volatile as Putin praising Trump, it may have not been the most popular endorsement. However, now that Donald Trump will take office in 2017, this endorsement looks like it could lead… Read more »
Russia strikes again, but this time in Bulgaria. Allegedly Putin is attempting to divide Europe by making primarily Eastern Europe dependent on Russia. With Bulgaria having already been victim of an intense cyber attack last October, with Russia being the main suspect, there is already uneasiness about future dependence. Recently Russia has become famous for influencing elections, which is partially the… Read more »
Based on the article, migrants may face animosity, discrimination, and even death threats once relocated from Calais. I think it is human nature to oppose change and I understand why the villages receiving migrants are feeling alarmed and threatened. However, the migrants are ethnically and culturally different and if native inhabitants are open they could be in a unique position… Read more »