Many criticise our current model of representative democracy. Some offer a solution: participatory democracy. But would it be better than our current system? Read more about the pros and cons - and about the actual need for reforms.
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Manuel Valls officially announced his candidacy for the elections in 2019 in Spain, to become the new mayor of Barcelona. Why such a surprising move and what are his chances?
What does "Europe" mean? What can it bring to a worldwide debate? Read this article by Nikhil Verma, giving a perspective from another continent!
What happens when an island lost in the middle of the sea becomes the "door of europe"? Read Lampedusa's story, which might be surprising given the current political landscape in Italy.
Yes, Mr Macron, a division does exist between East and West. It is a rift, actually, a historical one - the good news is, we can do something about it if we stop denying its existence. Meanwhile, let's celebrate the 100th anniversary of the First Czechoslovak Republic, shall we?
Are LGBT rights a cultural issue, or a matter of human rights? An overview of the EU's legal framework in terms of LGBT rights, through the case of Adrian Coman and Robert Hamilton, who were denied permanent residence as a married couple in Romania.
Did you know that an EU programme is funding culture, even beyond EU borders? What are the main challenges for European culture? As the Creative Europe budget plan comes to an end, we're looking at its potential future funding, as well as its report for the past years.
When it comes to politics in Brazil, history and corruption are the two main players. This time, Brazilians might also add to this recipe far-right populism due to their "polarisation" and "opposition for the sake of opposition" habits.
Does Salvini represent nowadays' Italy? Or is there an alternative to his rhetoric and policies? Read more about the example of Domenico Lucano and his town Riace...
What do the results of Sweden's latest elections mean for the country, but also for Europe? Have we just witnessed the end of Sweden as a "role model"?
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