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News Analysis May 2, 2026

The Mediterranean Pact: A Comprehensive Approach for Sustainable Euro-Mediterranean Relations

Executive Summary The European Union’s new Pact for the Mediterranean represents a critical juncture in Euro-Mediterranean relations, yet it risks devolving into…

News Analysis May 2, 2026

[Academic] Racial and Colonial Aphasia in EU Border Security: The Case of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

Executive Summary This paper critically examines the New EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, arguing that it perpetuates longstanding colonial and racial…

News Analysis April 29, 2026

The Erosion of Voting Rights: Analyzing the Supreme Court’s Decision on the Voting Rights Act under the Trump Administration

Executive Summary This paper examines the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court which has significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act…

News Analysis April 29, 2026

Legal and Humanitarian Implications of Polish Law Restricting Asylum Rights at Borders

Executive Summary This paper critically examines the recent amendments to Polish law that restrict the right to asylum at the borders, particularly…

News Analysis April 29, 2026

The Mediterranean Pact: A Comprehensive Approach to Euro-Mediterranean Relations

Executive Summary The European Union’s new Pact for the Mediterranean represents a pivotal opportunity to redefine relations with southern Mediterranean countries. However,…

News Analysis April 13, 2026

Refugee from One Member State to Another: Towards Automatic Mutual Recognition?

Executive Summary This paper examines the evolving legal, social, and political landscape surrounding the recognition of refugee status across EU Member States,…

News Analysis April 13, 2026

Navigating Geoeconomic Challenges: Europe’s Response to China’s Electric Vehicle Surge in the Southern Neighbourhood

Executive Summary This paper examines the implications of China’s burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) industry for Europe, particularly in the context of the…

News Analysis April 13, 2026

Legal and Humanitarian Implications of Polish Law Restricting Asylum Rights at Borders: A Critical Analysis

Executive Summary This paper critically examines the recent amendments to Polish law that restrict the right to asylum at the borders, particularly…

News Analysis April 12, 2026

Legal and Political Implications of the Ongoing Construction of the Ballroom at the White House under the Trump Administration

Executive Summary This paper examines the recent decision by a U.S. appeals court allowing the continuation of construction for a new ballroom…

News Analysis April 12, 2026

Legal and Humanitarian Implications of Polish Asylum Restrictions at the Border: A Critical Analysis

Executive Summary This paper critically examines the recent amendments to Polish asylum law, particularly the legal framework established in February 2025 that…