POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-18 ⏱ 4 min read Executive Summary European governments, including Germany, are negotiating with Rwanda to establish ‘Return Hubs’ for rejected asylum seekers. This policy reflects a broader EU strategy to externalize migration management, raising critical questions about…
POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-18 ⏱ 3 min read Executive Summary The commemoration of the Battle of Mohács, a pivotal moment in Hungarian history, underscores the enduring interplay between historical memory and contemporary migration policy. This analysis explores how Hungary’s historical traumas,…
POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-18 ⏱ 4 min read Executive Summary The Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to exploit migration policy as a populist rallying cry, yet its proposals lack substantive solutions and risk isolating Germany on the global stage. This approach,…
POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-18 ⏱ 3 min read Executive Summary Sweden’s potential transition to a centre-left government under Magdalena Andersson signals nuanced changes in migration policy, EU relations, and global engagement. While continuity in NATO membership and trade policy is expected,…
POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-18 ⏱ 4 min read Executive Summary Germany’s political instability, marked by the rise of far-right populism and economic stagnation, threatens to reshape European migration and asylum policies. As the firewall against the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) weakens,…
POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-18 ⏱ 4 min read Executive Summary Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa warns that the structural inadequacies of modern democracies, compounded by outdated political systems, threaten Europe’s stability and its ability to address complex challenges like migration. His…
POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-18 ⏱ 3 min read Executive Summary Germany’s evolving migration and asylum policies are under scrutiny as electoral pressures and public dissent shape political discourse. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s campaign appearances highlight the tension between humanitarian commitments and domestic…
Four German lawmakers urge swift diplomatic action to secure the transfer of Maja T. from Hungary. The case of Maja T., a German citizen imprisoned in Hungary under contentious circumstances, has reignited calls for diplomatic intervention. On the second anniversary…
Germany has shattered its nighttime temperature record, with a staggering 29.4°C measured in Saxony. In a historic meteorological event, Germany has recorded its hottest night since the beginning of weather observations. The small town of Kubschütz, located in the eastern…
Germany’s retirement reform ignites fierce debate as political leaders clash over the future of early pensions. The debate surrounding Germany’s retirement system has reached a boiling point, with political leaders divided over the future of the so-called ‘Rente mit 63’—a…
