Feminist Foreign Policy – What it is about and where it comes from

Feminism has entered the political arena in the form of “feminist foreign policy” and turns prevalent understandings of political theory upside down. In this article, a brief insight shall be given into the meaning of the notion of current politics, drawing further on its historical background and its foundational scientific theories. As Germany most recently announced its feminist foreign policy and largely builds on previous models, feminist foreign policy is elaborated on with reference to the German case.

Roadmap to your 3rd semester internship: Tips and Personal Experiences from Euroculture students

Are you struggling finding an internship or are still unsure of where to do it? No worries, you are not the first to do so. Have a look at the experiences of other Euroculture students who did their internships all over the world! They tell you more about their internship, the application process, their daily tasks, difficulties and highlights.

Why are French people striking (again)?

Nowadays, strikes in France are all over European and International discourses: it is present in the news and has become a common meme on some social media. However, whether it is through discussions I had with Euroculture students or by reading the news, I observed a massive gap between what is happening and how it is portrayed. Contrary to what is being said, people are not only angry because they will have to work more. There is indeed a special relationship between France and protests which is historically and politically rooted. The strike is the main mode of action for French people. And what is happening now goes beyond a refusal to work. It is about protecting social rights and maintaining discourses between a Republic and its citizens in a democratic country. This article will provide a historical overview of the evolution of the Right to Strike in France before diving into the current French turmoil.

Finding Accommodation in Bilbao

The mobility aspect of an Erasmus Mundus master programme comes with exciting opportunities and many advantages, but it also involves the daunting task of searching for accommodation. Finding housing is one of the troubling issues in a Euroculture student’s mind every half a year. To give you an overview of the housing situation for your second semester in the Basque Country, read through this piece to know more about accommodation search in the beautiful Euroculture city of Bilbao.

Udine: Practical Information

This is the third of three pieces which provides information over the Euroculture city Udine. This first section is all about food. The second section is all about how to spend your time in Udine, in the moments you are not filling your stomach, and this third, and last, piece shares practical information on Udine. So we conclude this short series on Udine with maybe some dry, but important facts about practical matters!