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Donald Trump, on the radar of the January 6th Committee
The parliamentary commission of investigation into the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, revealed at public audiences on June 9 and 13, 2022, its initial conclusions about Donald Trump's share of responsibility for the Capitol attack.
Entretien avec Sergueï Jirnov ex-espion du KGB
Extrait de deux interviews avec Sergueï Jirnov ex-espion du KGB, réalisés par Manon Renard et Lou Vautrin. Comment…
War in Ukraine: The key moments after three months of invasion
Some facts that marked the first 3 months of a war with no end in sight.
The Greeks facing their energy future
Faced with the energy transition initiated by the European Union, Greece wishes to be the perfect model by opting for wind energy. Aiming to replace all fossil fuels with renewable energies by the end of the decade, the government is undertaking major construction projects, sometimes to the detriment of the local population and landscapes.
What is climate justice and why we desperately need it
Stefan Müller/Flickr One of the main agendas of today’s international relations, climate change has become an unavoidable topic…
The death of Shireen Abu Akleh, another threat to press freedom in Israel
Shireen Abu Akleh, a journalist with the Qatari TV station Al-Jazeera, was shot dead in a refugee camp in Jenin in the northern West Bank on 11 May 2022 while covering an Israeli army raid. Aged 51 and in office since 1997, her death aroused a deep popular infatuation in Israel and Palestine. A Christian from Jerusalem, she became known as the face of the West Bank through her coverage of the second intifada. A few days after her death, the images of her funeral disrupted by Israeli police violence shocked the whole world. These events show the Israeli authorities' desire to control the press, to the detriment of their image on the international scene.
Hungary and the EU : a deadlock relationship
Since April, the European Commission has launched a procedure against Hungary because of these multiple violations of the rule of law. This could result in the reduction or even cancellation of certain European funds distributed by the EU. Far from being the first call to order by the European Union against Hungary, it would seem that the relationship between the EU and the country is at an impasse.
Georgian position in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, between supporting the Ukrainian people and managing their economic dependence on Russia
Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 25 February 2022 is stirring up trauma in Georgia, a Caucasian country that experienced a similar situation to Ukraine in 2008. As a result of this conflict, two northern regions of the country (Abkhazia and South Ossetia) are recognised as independent by Russia. While this war is still fresh in people's minds, the challenge for this small country of 4 million people is to adopt a position on the international stage that is firm towards Russia and supportive of Ukraine, while at the same time managing their economic dependence on Russia, which creates disagreements between the citizens and their government.
Dubai: the underside of a “paradise on earth”
Sumptuous and extraordinary landscapes, regular summer climate, luxurious and modern buildings, infallible security, gigantic shopping centers... So many arguments used to describe life in Dubai, the first city of the United Arab Emirates with three million inhabitants. Indeed, in recent years, Dubai has become the tourist destination par excellence for more or less long periods, attracting the biggest celebrities and investors. A luxury and a dream life constantly displayed on social networks; the whole thing is seductive! However, underneath the diamonds and the glamour, Dubai hides a dark reality.
The Digital Service Act : stakes and limits
On April 23rd 2022, the European commission adopted the last legislation concerning the regulation of large digital plateform in Europe. Succeeding the Digital Market Act (DMA) only months after its launch, the Digital Service Act (DSA) is a major advance in terms of digital services regulation. This creation is all the more significant after the digital’s conquest of political arenas in Europe. Indeed, social networks play a significant role in presidential campaigns as well as in the Ukrainian conflict, among others. Although this European initiative is to be applauded it also has limitations that must be underlined.