Hosting a European Studies conference in Liverpool, a city both shaped by global exchange and (now) situated outside of the EU, felt like an apt metaphor for the discipline itself: conflicted, transnational, and deeply introspective. Over three days, the UACES Annual Conference 2025 showcased just how alive European Studies remains, even amid Europe’s deep political, environmental, and epistemological uncertainties. Indeed, to borrow from Liverpool’s very own Beatles, the dyn

In a dramatic runoff and culmination of months of political uncertainty, Romanians elected centrist independent Nicușor Dan as president,...

Resistance and resilience are key facets of the manner in which societies, communities and individuals have survived in the face of...

From viral memes on TikTok to breaking news, the media we consume every day shapes our understanding of reality. But are we well equipped...

Last Sunday, German voters cast their ballot to elect a new government after the break-up of the “traffic light” coalition in November...

Europaeum’s Seasonal Schools offer a unique opportunity to deepen knowledge about key topics while connecting with like-minded students...

After years of complex and often tense negotiations, 2024 marks a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between Switzerland and the...

Is it breaking free of the EU´s influence on its foreign policy, or is it drifting into dangerous isolation? Currently, Slovakia is...

There is no rest for Moldova. After the European integration won by just a 0.7% margin in a recent referendum, now an energy crisis and a...

On the 25th and 26th of November, the first years from the European Politics and Society Master visited Brussels to learn about working...

In case you’ve been living in a hole for the last decade, just one name has dominated the US news cycle for nine years. Now, it will...

On November 5, the United States of America voted for their new president - and chose a previous one. Donald J. Trump, business-mogul,...

On October 2nd, the European Commission proposed to delay the implementation of the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a critical...

Germany is a state located in central Europe, a country known for customs like punctuality, seriousness (often confused with absence of...

Europe unveiled manifold meanings throughout my summer school experiences in 2024. The deeper I explore the concept of Europe, the more I...

Debates about the reasoning and narrative behind Russia’s war in Ukraine often highlight the imperialist tendencies and opportunistic...

As the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have just concluded, the attention is still focused on the river Seine and the ambitious restoration...

This edition of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö  might have been the most politicised ever, marked by large protests, bans and...

As the EU’s attention is focused on the East, it runs the risk of even further neglecting the Southern Dimension of the European...

Despite my non-Zionist bent, my strong reaction to Eden Golan’s performance and impulsive vote for Israel reveals how easily Jewish...

With the European Parliament elections just around the corner, political analysts predict a substantial shift to the right across...

It is less than 100 days until the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are set to commence. While many - especially the French government and...

Taiwanese people have given a clear signal during an election that has been constantly under China’s threats.

With the European elections approaching, Belgium joins the growing trend of lowering the voting age, fuelling debates on how to engage a...

The debate over whether Moldova's state language should be called ‘Romanian’ or ‘Moldovan’ has become a bitter, ideologically charged...

In a recent speech at a rally in South Carolina, US Presidential candidate Donald Trump expressed his opinion on NATO member states that...

Across European history, the right to abortion has been threatened countless times and has been a central topic in recent political...

On January 18th, the Taiwanese Ministry of Defence issued a press release announcing the identification of no less than twenty-four...

The survival of languages, cultures, and native communities is a widespread concern in contemporary societies. In this article, Irina...

A reflection on Rachel Louise Snyder’s book "No visible bruises" In a world where women face violence every day, it is crucial to discuss...

In a planetary scene where climate change is no longer a distant threat but a present reality, we find a new battlefield in international...

One of the most fun parts of academic life is the chance to travel for events and conferences, such as intensive winter schools organised...

Vladimir Putin has been having a great month, beginning with a tête-à-tête organised by Tucker Carlson, the USA’s most famous talking...

During court hearings in the next two days, London’s High Court might refuse Julian Assange’s final request to appeal his extradition. If...

Since the start of 2024, Germany has been shattered by protests from farmers, railway workers, and the demonstrations against the...

Brais Freire Braña Today, environmental issues have gained unprecedented prominence on the global political agenda. From the climate...

Jeroen Spieker After 13 years as prime minister, Mark Rutte, leader of the centre-right Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie (People’s...

As an enthusiastic fan already awaiting the next round of episodes, second-year EPS student William Malaterre aims to convince all in...

In yet another show of risky political manoeuvring, Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez has closed a controversial deal with the Catalan...

It has only been weeks since the images of tens of thousands of Armenians fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh carrying everything they were able to...

In this article, a first-year EPS student Freya Entrup gives a sharp and comedic overview of the annual EPS event — the Brussels field...

What does the Global Stocktake tell us about Human Mobility Ahead of COP28? Emilie Joe Brandt At the end of November, leaders from across...

In a highly competitive and dynamic world of higher education, more and more students are experiencing mental health issues. In this...

In a historic pivot, Germany has embarked on a transformative journey, termed "Zeitenwende," signaling a dramatic increase in its...

The political landscape of Central Europe is being reshaped - just two weeks before the Polish elections, Slovakia held its own snap...

What did Hollywood do this time? Review of the Mattel-Warner Bros movie a trimester after its initial box-office run. Elsa Kraemer A...

The city of Munich, and specifically Ludwig Maximilian University, hosted, alongside the Europaeum, the latter’s yearly Postgraduate...

On June 4, 2023, a series of anti-government protests took place in Warsaw, Krakow and some other Polish cities. Sparked by the bill...

What does life bring after EPS? First-year students Irina Percemli and Luisa Moratelli interviewed some EPS alumni to learn how life...

With a nuclear threat looming on the Korean Peninsula, civil society actors on the ground develop novel channels to promote peace. In...