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Borders were closed, traveling was impossible, trade relations were hindered. This has been the life of the entire world in recent times. Also in Europe, countries faced the same challenges: to deal with the coronavirus. Yet, governments seem to be focusing only on national or even regional solutions. Restrictions on mobility and the (dis)focus of politicians are also influencing journalism. It’s time to start building a new form of European reporting: with an international team of journalists, who report from their places.
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Aggressive peace protest: Russia criticism undesirable at Bremen demo on Ukraine conflict
The common sense was peace. But how this could be achieved differed at the Bremen peace demonstration to de-escalate the Ukraine conflict.
A voice to be heard: The story of Jalal Nazari
From Kabul to Kyiv: After his evacuation from Kabul, the Afghan journalist Jalal Nazari is waiting in Ukraine’s capital for relocation to Canada. He recalls the days of his escape.
Why academics in Ukraine feel forced to leave their country
Testimony of an “intellectual migrant” as to the situation with the brain drain from Ukraine into the European Union.
Slovakia: The Midwives from the Killing Place
The coronavirus pandemic worsened the situation in segregated Roma communities in Slovakia with lacking access to education and hygiene.
Querdenken: Cuddling with Conspiracy Stories
At first glance, the so-called Querdenken (“cross thinking”) demonstrations in Germany unite a wide variety of people. Experts, however, see familiar patterns.
Universal basic income: An alternative to Corona emergency aid?
With the Universal Basic Income (UBI) safe through the crisis? Experts: Explain what they think of the idea.
Ukraine at war: What needs to be done for the reintegration of the occupied territories
The war in Ukraine is far from over. But to reintegraate the occupied territories, first steps need to be done now. Germany’s history teaches a good lesson for this.
Hungary’s Secret University: SZFE-Students in Budapest fight for autonomy
Students and staff of the The University of Theatre and Film Arts Budapest (SZFE) are protesting against the takeover of the institution.
Coronavirus in France: Locked Down in Prisons
The lockdown period might have been lived by some as ‘prison’ but, according to sociologist Jean Viard, in France it went better than elsewhere. And in real prisons for some inmates it meant freedom, while others had to suffer a double confinement.
Coronavirus: Estonia Reopens with Hardly a Scratch
The lockdown due to the Coronavirus seems to have not hit the Estonian society as hard as other countries. While especially young professionals learned to explore their own country, the pandemic left vulnerable groups even more threatened.
