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Is fascism coming back?

Fascism is part of human nature. It is in all of us to fear, to hate, and to reject ‘the Other’….

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Should all food be organic?

Should everybody eat organic? Proponents argue that organic food is more nutritious, healthier, free from pesticides, better for the planet, and better…

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Should everyone have a four-day work week?

Are we all working too hard? During the 19th century, labour leaders campaigned for the “eight-hour day”. Until that point, it…

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Is Europe’s heatwave proof of climate change?

Europe is roasting under a cruel sun. As the continent endures a record-breaking summer (with temperatures reaching a searing 44°C…

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Is tourism killing cities?

Is Europe turning into the world’s theme park? The UN World Tourism Organization estimates there were 1.3 billion international tourists in…

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Should all Europeans get free Interrail tickets on their 18th birthday?

Would you like to receive a birthday card from the EU? Perhaps not the most exciting birthday present in the world,…

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Why haven’t we stopped climate change yet?

Our book of the month is The Green Lie by Kathrin Hartmann. Whether it’s electric cars, organic foods, biofuels or…

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Is Poland giving up on democracy?

Poland and the EU have not been seeing eye to eye for a while. Since it won the absolute majority…

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Is money the root of all evil?

Money can’t buy happiness. In terms of GDP-per-capita, the USA is richer than almost all EU Member States individually. However, if…

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Is racism back?

Is racism on the rise? For decades, the tide has been against bigotry in all its forms. Racist views were dismissed…

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Should all food be organic?

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Should all Europeans get free Interrail tickets on their 18th birthday?

Why haven’t we stopped climate change yet?

Is Poland giving up on democracy?

Is money the root of all evil?

Is racism back?

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