Politics
Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition
Ed Turner, Aston University - Germany is expected to hold a snap election in February after Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly agreed a deal with opposition politicians for an early vote. The recent collapse of Scholz’s coalition made a vote of confidence in the government highly likely, but Scholz had been pushing for it to be held in the new year. Reports now suggest it will be held before Christmas and, as Scholz is expected to lose, it would almost certainly lead to parliament being dissolved within 21 days and an...
New forensic tools aid fight against sexual assault and other crimes
Technological developments in evidence gathering hold out promise of fewer offences going unpunished. By Ali Jones - The global success of television dramas like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has lulled many into thinking that...
What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning
Catherine Brinkley, University of California, Davis - The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 76.1 years. But this range varies widely – a child raised in wealthy San Mateo County, California, can...
England bans single-use plastic products and packaging
By Ingo Geiger - England bans single-use plastic products. From October, plastic tableware, Styrofoam cups and certain food packaging may no longer be sold or used. This excludes packaging for ready meals. The ban applies...
Bharat: why the recent push to change India’s name has a hidden agenda
Nitasha Kaul, University of Westminster - The invitations to a state dinner to mark India’s hosting of this year’s G20 came not, as you’d expect, from the office of the president of India,...
Kenya’s opposition wants to split up the country – but secession calls seldom succeed
John Mukum Mbaku, Weber State University - Kenya’s opposition politicians recently called for secession – which is the withdrawal of territory and sovereignty from part of an existing state to create a new...
Statement by President von der Leyen on the death of Alexei Navalny
Brussels - The news of Alexei Navalny death is horrible, but it also shows that Putin fears nothing more than the dissent from his own people. Putin and his friends fear nothing more than people that stand up, that speak up. That fight for freedom and that fight against corruption. Like Alexei Navalny did it. The world has lost a freedom fighter in Alexei Navalny. We will honor his name. And in his name we will stand up for democracy and for our values. My thoughts and my deep condolences are with his family and his friends. Source: European Commission
Universal basic income: Wales is set to end its experiment – why we think that’s a mistake
Hefin Gwilym, Bangor University and Dave Beck, University of Salford - The Welsh government has announced that its universal basic income (UBI) project will...
The Growing Concern: Existential Fears in Societies Are Increasing
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, globalization, and societal transformation, it's becoming increasingly evident that existential fears are on the rise. From concerns about job security and economic stability to worries about the environment and social cohesion, individuals across various societies are grappling with a sense of uncertainty about the future. One of the primary drivers of existential fears is the evolving nature of work and employment. With automation and artificial intelligence reshaping industries and job markets, many individuals are apprehensive about the prospect of being replaced by machines or losing their livelihoods due to technological advancements. The rise of precarious employment, characterized by short-term contracts and gig...
A week to raise awareness about sustainable urban mobility
This week, we get things moving by celebrating European Mobility Week. This is the European Commission’s annual flagship awareness-raising campaign on sustainable urban mobility,...
Soviet aggression prompted the birth of the Nato alliance – here’s why that matters now
Jan Ruzicka, Aberystwyth University and Gerald Hughes, Aberystwyth University...
Is America ready to elect a Black woman president?
Emma Shortis, RMIT University - It’s the big question that has loomed over Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign from the start: is the United States ready for a Black woman president? I get asked this...
New measures to prevent cancer through vaccination
We all know someone touched by cancer. Around 2.7 million people in the European Union are diagnosed with cancer every year, and this number...
Who will be picked for vice president? Let’s discuss who’s qualified for the job
Christopher Devine, University of Dayton - The November presidential election might seem far away, but it’s time for the veepstakes – already. You know,...
A weakened Hezbollah is being goaded into all-out conflict with Israel – the consequences would be devastating for all
Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame - For almost a year, Israel and Hezbollah have engaged in increasingly provocative...
20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement: the birth of a new era
Brussels - On 24 April, EU and Member States representatives, and young people who were born in 2004, celebrated...
New forensic tools aid fight against sexual assault and other crimes
Technological developments in evidence gathering hold out promise of fewer offences going unpunished. By Ali Jones - The global success...
How to go carbon neutral: Lessons from a Danish island
When fish stocks crashed in the Baltic in the...
Serious Vulnerability in the Internet Infrastructure
Fundamental design flaw in DNSSEC discovered Darmstadt and Frankfurt (ots) -...
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need
By Kathrin Glösel - In Finland, the number of...
Birmingham’s bankruptcy is only the tip of the iceberg – local authorities across England are at risk
Yseult Marique, University of Essex and Eugenio Vaccari, Royal...
Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know
Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and...
Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition
Ed Turner, Aston University - Germany is expected to hold a snap election in February after Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly agreed a deal with...
Bite by Bite: Discovering India’s Diverse Regional Cuisines
India’s culinary landscape is like no other—vast, deeply layered, and constantly evolving. Spanning from the snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas to the sun-drenched beaches...
Beyond the Taj: Lesser-Known Monuments with Rich Stories
When people think of India, the Taj Mahal often springs to mind first—a gleaming, marble tribute to eternal love, luring millions of tourists every...
Climate report shows the largest annual drop in EU greenhouse gas emissions for decades
EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 8.3% in 2023, compared to 2022, reveals the latest climate action progress report by the European Commission. The report...
