Flucht vs. Pandemie

Menschen flüchten über das Mittelmeer, auch wenn die ganze Welt mit Covid-19 beschäftigt ist. Die Seenotrettung kann sich daher keine Pause leisten. Carla Moritz berichtet über die Corona-bedingten Veränderungen im Mittelmeerraum. (mehr …)

Ein ungleicher Vergleich?

Corona- und Klimakrise sind zwei Krisen, die aktueller nicht sein könnten. Es ist also erst einmal sehr naheliegend, dass sie verglichen werden. Aber wie sinnvoll ist das? Lisa-Marie Fritsche hat sich diese Frage gestellt. (mehr …)

Hoffen und träumen

„Stärker, gerechter, sozialer“ – die Bundesregierung verspricht mit der Trio-Ratspräsidentschaft Großes. Was das für die Menschen in Europa bedeutet? politikorange-Redakteurin Dijana hat sich damit auseinandergesetzt. (mehr …)

What happend to »no more plastic«?

Covid-19 came into our lives with many negative side effects. But another symptom of the pandemic is climate amnesia. Politikorange journalist Teja Miklavčič talks about what a pandemic can’t let us forget – that saving lives only makes sense, if we’re saving the life-giving planet along with them. (mehr …)

The Sneaking Danger of Populism

Populist calls from left, right, centrist, and also green movements in Europe have been getting louder throughout the past few years. The label ‘populist’ is thrown around in discussions, the media, and parliamentary debates. But what is populism, and what dangers does it hold to the European Union? Politikorange editors…

Prevention is better than the cure

Providing sustainable alternatives for asylum seekers is one of the EU’s main criteria in finding a solution to the so-called migration crisis. Politikorange author Nuno explores whether this is the best approach. (mehr …)

Just a collection of signatures?

Violence against women is still a big problem. 9 out of 27 European countries still hold laws that fail to measure rape as a sexual act that occurs without consent. This can’t be it, says politikorange journalists Karmen and Maja, in their discussion of the Istanbul Convention as a possible…

Moving by Opportunities – It is all about the Brain

Where red turnpikes used to appear as obstacles, nowadays you won’t even notice crossing borders within the EU. This freedom of movement is one of the big changes brought to the European Union through the Schengen ratification. But it also presents a major risk to many European member states: the…