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How important is art for children’s education?

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Is Brexit definitely going to happen?

Are we there yet? It feels like the Brexit talks have been dragging on forever. In fact, there are less…

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Did the refugee crisis increase euroscepticism?

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Have we forgotten the lessons of World War One?

The period 2014-2018 has not exactly been a period of peace. Over the past four years, the world has witnessed the…

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Are energy companies charging too much?

Are Europeans paying too much for their energy? For years, household energy prices in Europe have been increasing at a faster…

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Has Angela Merkel saved Europe or destroyed it?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s star is waning. After more than 13 years in power, it seems the end of her…

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Do we need a global response to migration?

The world is on the move. In 2015, roughly 3.3% of the world’s population (around 244 million people) were international migrants….

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What’s at stake in the US midterm elections?

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Does aggressive political rhetoric lead to violence?

Words matter. When you publicly castigate your critics as traitors, “enemies of the people” to be “locked up”, or “saboteurs” to…

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Should the EU create a European Cyber Force?

Could Europe ever go to war over a cyber attack? We know that governments around the world are investing in…

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Is Brexit definitely going to happen?

Did the refugee crisis increase euroscepticism?

Have we forgotten the lessons of World War One?

Are energy companies charging too much?

Has Angela Merkel saved Europe or destroyed it?

Do we need a global response to migration?

What’s at stake in the US midterm elections?

Does aggressive political rhetoric lead to violence?

Should the EU create a European Cyber Force?

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