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The Misused Magnet: How Anti-Immigration Sentiments Overshadow Europe’s Need for Migration
After the Dutch general elections on November 22nd last year, …
Finland’s Presidential Showdown: Who Will Be the Face of the Newest NATO Member?
After 12 years, Finland is once again preparing to elect …
How a “Refugee Tsunami” Is Shaping the Future of Dutch Politics: The 2023 Dutch Elections Explained
In November 2023, the Dutch nationalist right-wing party Party for …
The 2024 Taiwanese Election: Another Blow to Beijing Amid Heightened Cross-strait Tensions
After 8 years of Tsai Ing-wen, unable to stand for …
Why is justice everybody’s business?
After some cases showed the reluctance of some firms to take responsibility for human rights abuses and environmental degradation, various voluntary initiatives have emerged in an attempt to reshape business practices. Among these initiatives is Friends of Earth Sweden. Staff Writer Adriana Abril has spoken to one of its members.
One year since the terror at Oslo Pride – now what?
One year after the terror at Oslo Pride, the wounds still linger. The queer community, scarred by the tragic event, prepares for this year’s celebration with nervousness and anxiety. Threats of violence, increasing hate speech, and a lack of government support cast a shadow over the upcoming Pride, writes Staff Writer Anita Kaksrud.
The French and La Grève
On March 2023, French citizens protested against the new measures of the government of Emmanuel Macron. Utblick staff writer Henriette Schulte explains the reasons behind it and illustrates why French strikes are unique among Western democracies.
Petroleum, a Blessing or a Curse?
From our “Energy”-Magazine: Is a solid economy correlated with a strong democracy? According to the classic theory of political science, it is true but the reality in some oil-exporter countries is different. Moltas Karlsson investigated this issue and asks: is petroleum a blessing or a course?