EU chief admits urgent “need for reform” of 27-strong bloc
Democracy cannot be taken for granted
That is, arguably, the key message from one of the EU’s key political leaders as the bloc enters into...
Fighting back against violence against women – a stain on modern-day society
One in three women in the EU has experienced physical and/or sexual violence – around 62 million women.
Now EU policymakers have finally declared that;”...
Fighting to restore public trust in politics
Is public trust in our political leaders at an all-time low?
With American presidents being impeached and even appearing in court and the leader of the world’s...
Journalism facing rising threats on all fronts
It’s a timely and apt question given revelations of an unreported consequence of the war in Ukraine – deaths of journalists.
Since Russia’s launched its...
Northern Ireland: Peace in the province – still a pipe dream?
All eyes are currently - and understandably – on the bitter and still unfolding war in Ukraine.
The first anniversary of the conflict recently passed...