Why EU – Africa cooperation is essential for global democracy and the economy
Upon becoming President, I took an oath to better the lives of the people of Zambia. Not just the lives of those that voted...
The Soothing Virtue of Solidarity
Article 2 of the treaty of Lisbon recalls what is commonly referred to as the “founding values” of the European Union. It states that...
The European New Year
During the last weeks of 2018 European politics has reached a turning point. An array of events during this time leaves one in anticipation...
Looking right and looking left
The distinction between what is right and what is wrong has always seemed to be the principle upon which leaders are expected to act....
Categorising Fake News and the Role of Media Literacy
Fake news covers a multitude of sins. Despite the fact it has become a popular phrase – not least from certain world leaders –...
Fake News 2019: Empower Citizens, not Trolls
Nowadays our world seems to be dominated by fear of fake news and efforts to find solutions against its devastating effects. But are we...
Media Literacy in the Age of Digital Discovery
Before the Internet came into our daily life, French Philosopher Michel Foucault could put forward that the theory that we don’t live, die, or...
The Catalyzing Power of Educational Exchange
In recent times, a number of key societal debates have been subject to increasing polarization. As discussions frequently appear depicted as black and white,...
Redefining Qualified: Education in the Migration Debate
I recently spent an academic year as a Fulbright Scholar learning about vocational education and job training programs intended to promote refugees’ labor market...
Internationalization at Home through Student-led Organizations
International mobility is becoming an essential part of every student’s curriculum. The Erasmus Impact Study (2015) has shown that 64% of European employers consider...