A photo of the rescue of migrants from the Sea-Watch on August 21, 2018 / Flickr Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe once said that, “a man sees in the world what he carries in his heart”. Perception and opinion of our environments are partially biased by our preconceptions: we tend to
The Brexit Breakdown: Hot summer days and heated debates
(An edited overlay of the photo of Boris Johnson and EU/UK flags / Flickr & Pixbay) Disclaimer: Note that this piece was written approximately a week before publishing, and therefore does not account for the most recent developments. It has been a hot summer in the UK, not only because it
Two Ways To Hack The 2019 European Elections
‘Europe’s most hackable election.’ That is how Lauren Cerelus Politico referred to the 2019 European Elections for Politico. But what does ‘Hacking’ even mean? Originally, a hacker essentially meant a computer thug; an ill-intentioned person using digital devices to commit crimes or mischief. In the software community, it does not
When Good Intentions Are Not Enough: The Issues Surrounding the Controversial Vote On Article 13 Of The EU Copyright Directive
Many of us have heard about Article 13 on websites like YouTube, Google and Reddit. The majority of discussion surrounding Article 13 is focused on whether or not the EU directive will curtail freedoms to share content such as memes or information. Contrary to popular belief, the EU is, fortunately,
Margrethe Vestager: “The Right To Privacy Is Fundamental”
We’re living in a time where our everyday lives revolve around digital technology. It’s a new world for us as both citizens and consumers, and we shouldn’t ignore the role that these new digital technologies are having on our lives. Data is itself valuable, especially our personal data, a matter
▶︎ The Plundering Of Africa’s Last Colony
Western Sahara has been occupied by neighboring Morocco for more than 40 years. The territory is known as Africa’s last remaining colony. Reports document huge human rights violations by Morocco in the occupied territories. At the same time, the EU and Morocco are to make a fisheries agreement including fish
A European Union Of Populists?
Readers of Aftonbladet unfamiliar with recent political developments were greeted by a shocking opinion piece on January 31st. Penned by the leader of Sweden-Democrats (SD), who advocated “Swexit” for years, the article presented his “long-term vision” for the EU – an organization he now claimed had both its advantages and
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‘Fog In Channel, Continent Cut Off’: A Brief Account Of Euroscepticism In The UK
According to a famous story, a 1940s headline in one of the British newspapers once read: ‘Fog in Channel, Continent Cut Off’. While its existence has been disputed, the headline has since often been used as a symbol of Britain’s individualism and sense of isolationism with regard to continental Europe,
▶︎ Brexit: For Better Or Worse
After, two years of “failed” negotiations and a few days left until the 29th March, when the UK is scheduled to leave the EU, what can we expect? Looking at all that has happened over the years many commentaries have said there should have never been a referendum. Especially a
Divided Kingdom: Can Britain Fix Brexit?
Most of us remember Winston Churchill’s iconic Iron Curtain Speech, “From Stettin in the Baltic Sea to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the continent.” What Churchill did not realise was that the curtain is now being drawn between London and the European Union, headquartered in