Migration

Farage Vs Robinson: Drawing the Line Between Populism and Extremism

Nigel Farage distances Reform UK from Tommy Robinson, balancing voter appeal, funding needs, and risks of extremist ties.

Greece’s €1.6 Billion Bet: Can Money Solve the Demographic Crisis?

Greece faces a demographic crisis with population set to drop to 8m by 2050; a €1.6bn plan aims to boost births and lure back emigrants.

A Temporary Fix: Meloni’s Eastern Mediterranean Strategy in Libya

Italy turns to Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus to stabilise Libya, cut migration, and connect rising oil output to eastern Mediterranean networks.

Germany’s Asylum Drop Threatens Economic Recovery

As Germany's economy stumbles, fewer asylum seekers apply for refuge; a trend that could worsen the very downturn driving them away in the first place.

Old Rivalries as Leverage: Russia in the Eastern Mediterranean

When diplomatic protests turn into gas field disputes, old-fashioned regional quarrels become tomorrow's Russian leverage in the Mediterranean.

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Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival

As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.

Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right

The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.

Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent

As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.

How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre

After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.

Rats Take Selfies: What One Art Project Says About Life Online

French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance