France Student Protests and EU Policy: Education, Social Inclusion and Institutional Accountability
POLICY ANALYSIS REPORT Policy objective: Strengthen European cooperation on educational quality and social inclusion while respecting national competence, supporting evidence-based investment and protecting the rights of students and citizens. Executive Summary: France’s 2026 student protests raise policy questions extending beyond national education management. Teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, deteriorating school infrastructure, university admissions difficulties and disputes…
UN Chief’s Recent Engagement with Putin: Ethical Blunder or Diplomatic Necessity?
[Daniel Raynolds] Is the UN a moral arbiter, or should it prioritise dialogue, even with those who perpetrate violence?
John Bruton: A Statesman of Substance
When news broke in February 2024 of John Bruton’s passing, the tributes were swift and sincere. Politicians from across Ireland and Europe spoke not just of a former Taoiseach, but of a statesman — a man who believed that public service was about humility, dialogue and getting things done. For many, it was a reminder…
EU Must Not Allow UK to Ditch Provisions of Northern Ireland Protocol
[John Bruton] The best approach for the EU will be to gradually turn up the heat on the UK so as to give them time to learn that actions have consequences, and the price could be very high.
Putin’s Plan Failing in Ukraine
[Nicholas Lovric] Russia’s aggressive actions and threatening rhetoric driving many nations in Europe to opt for NATO membership.
EU Cuts Eurozone Growth Forecast
Swift spread of Omicron, rising inflation and persistent supply-chain disruptions have chilled Europe’s economy this winter.
EU to Make $21m Climate-Smart Investment in South Asia
The five-year programme could help spur investments in energy, water, waste management, transport, logistics, and green buildings in South Asia.
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