Jan 2, 2025 · The rise of the far-right, the demographic crisis and the war in Ukraine have brought the topic of compulsory military service back into the spotlight.

6 days ago · Dans les Algorithmes is a nonprofit media outlet run by an association whose aim is “to explore the challenges of the digital society and understand the social impact of technology and automation on our lives” in order “to transform our relationship with technology so that society has the means to make it more responsible, fairer, more inclusive and more democratic”.

Dec 24, 2024 · The war in Ukraine and Gaza, the protests in Georgia, the elections in Europe and elsewhere: it's a real challenge to sum up 2024 with a selection of press cartoons, as we do every year. Which is why, this year, we gave the task to our subscribers. We gave them the opportunity to make themselves heard and choose the best press cartoon published by Voxeurop each month – and they answered the ...

Dec 20, 2024 · Islamophobia, a European problem Discrimination against Muslim citizens is a constant in Europe: according to the Fundamental Rights Agency, half of Muslims in the EU experience discrimination in their daily lives. Seven journalists from four European media explore the causes and consequences for societies.

Nov 3, 2024 · Loo-less: Europeans living without toilets One in six Romanians do not have a flushing toilet in their homes. In Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia and Hungary the figures are falling but still worryingly high.

Jan 2, 2025 · Tackling violence against women: the elusive concept of consent The EU’s Directive on violence against women was adopted in May 2024. The accompanying debate revealed the centrality of the concept of consent in the fight against gender-based and sexual violence – and the divisions that still exist around this notion.

Jan 18, 2025 · Is Sofia becoming just another faceless city? The cityscape of Bulgaria's capital has changed dramatically since 1989. But the building boom has paid scant regard to either regulations or the city's distinctive architectural heritage. And upcoming projects might well disfigure the city forever, as is shown on a 3D map created …

Dec 18, 2024 · In contrast to the pro-European protests in Georgia and Maia Sandu ’s hard-fought victory in Moldova, Romania gave the pro-EU politicians in power the cold shoulder. They did so by voting in shockingly high numbers (22,94%) for the ultra-nationalist candidate Călin Georgescu in the first round of the presidential election held on 24 November. Unfortunately for the dark horse who was the ...

Aug 26, 2024 · How many guns are in circulation in Europe? It is estimated that there are at least 35 million illegal firearms in circulation in the European Union (56% of the total). Legislation varies from country to country and the EU is trying to harmonise it. Most firearm-related deaths occur in the home, mainly suicides and femicides.

Dec 17, 2024 · A pro-Russian Europhobe, Călin Georgescu, has surged to poll position in Romania’s presidential election by weaponising social media, with a little help from Moscow.