The confirmation of the first woman to lead the European Commission in early July was certainly a major accomplishment on its own. However, the rise of Ursula von der Leyen is also the accomplishment of a new player in the realm of European Politics, Emmanuel … Continue readingVON DER LEYEN’S APPOINTMENT CONFIRMS MACRON AS HEIR-PRESUMPTIVE IN EUROPE
President Trump has recently posted tweets boasting excellent relations with the Swedish President in an attempt to resolve a situation involving the arrest and detainment of American Rapper, A$AP Rocky. This recent foreign policy move by POTUS has left some scratching their heads and wondering … Continue readingFREE A$AP! SHINING A LIGHT ON TRUMP’S BAFFLING 2020 POLICY
The Principality of Monaco is synonymous with, ritz, fame and wealth unlike any other place on earth. It is a conglomeration of many ethnicities, mainly French, Italian and the native Monegasques. In total, 38,800 people call Monaco home, and live in an area roughly 2km … Continue readingSMALL COUNTRIES SERIES – MONACO
EDITORIAL – What a refreshing month July has been. Why you may ask? Boris Johnson is British Prime Minister. Yes, the man likened to Donald Trump is now spearheading the UK’s departure from the EU which is 90 days away. While ridiculed for his characteristics, … Continue readingTIME TO PLAY WHIFF WHAFF
EDITORIAL – Shortly, Theresa May will walk out of 10 Downing Street for the last time as Prime Minister. The beleaguered leader, who had her premiership consumed by Brexit, will now leave office failing to accomplish her main goal and will return to the backbenches … Continue readingGOODBYE THERESA MAY – WE HARDLY KNEW THEE
The Italian government is once again at odds with the European Union regarding the fiscal policies outlined in Italy’s 2019 Budget. The proposition of tax cuts and spending promises has many in Brussels concerned that the state is not doing enough to pay off its … Continue readingCREPI IL LUPO! IS THIS ITALY’S BLACK WEDNESDAY MOMENT?
The most densely bombed place during World War II, a mix of European and Middle Eastern language and culture, fought over for centuries due to its strategic position, only home to around 460,000 people; and the birthplace of my grandparents – Malta. This small island … Continue readingSMALL COUNTRIES SERIES – MALTA
If we look back at the way the world was 20 years ago, technology existed and was great for its time, but the capabilities and sheer access did not exist in the way it has these past couple of years. We have seen new technology … Continue readingDOES COMPLETE PRIVACY EXIST? THE FUTURE OF PRIVACY IN THE CYBER-AGE
The European Union, once the bright light of European peace and integration,has failed. European unity, an American construct is falling apart, and the so called period of “European Peace” ever since 1945 is an illusion shattered by the resurgence of Russia and political conflicts within … Continue readingTHE EUROPEAN UNION HAS FAILED
During the 2017 French Presidential race, the world media became fixated upon Marine Le Pen, the leader of far-right party Front National. Le Pen was everywhere during 2017; everyone was talking about her. The world became fascinated by this new formidable force who was establishing … Continue readingTHE RISE OF THE EUROPEAN FAR-RIGHT