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Doomscrolling Is the Biggest Threat to Democracy

Societal change does not originate from action alone, nor does it spring up spontaneously. Both revolution and status quo originate in a “way of thought”. The way we perceive and emotionally process the world around us is one of the fundamental causes of our everyday actions. But what happens if (…)

Monday 9 February 2026

Historical Trauma and the Struggle for Roma Dignity in Europe

Introduction Across Europe, the Roma people carry a history that many prefer not to see — a wound that never healed. From centuries of slavery in Eastern Europe to the genocide during World War II and the persistent racism of today, the trauma runs deep. It is not only a story of the past but (…)

Tuesday 11 November 2025

More Than Max Braun’s Wife – A Portrait of Angela Braun-Stratmann (1892–1966)

“We all must learn the European spirit. The idea of being ‘above all else’ is not European, not conducive to peace, understanding, and unity. (…) No nation, no country, no ethnic group, and no single human being is ‘above all else.’ And that is a good thing.” Source: Braun, Angela: Was ich (…)

Wednesday 5 November 2025

FLOW : 2025 LUX Audience Award, a mirror of today’s society

The 2025 LUX Audience Award, a personification of film-making openness and European living well together, nominates five films for the European Parliament’s red carpet. By opening cinema and culture across borders, the community is dedicated to citizens. The 2025 LUX Audience Award’s winner, (…)

Wednesday 29 October 2025

Overtourism in Europe: a viral phenomenon of culture, social media and consumption

The term “tourism” originated in Great Britain in the early 19th century. It dates back to the practice of the “Grand Tour“: from about 1720, young British aristocrats went on voyages of cultural exploration and self-discovery, and the practice later spread across Europe more widely. The (…)

Saturday 18 October 2025

A Europe without private jets

Every European noticed this week: it was hot. A hear wave hit almost all of EuropeThe climate crisis that experts warned us about for decades is now here and is hitting us hard with heat waves, storms, floods and extreme weather which we have never seen before. To mitigate the damages caused (…)

Wednesday 27 August 2025

From Strasbourg with Youth: The New Federalist at the European Youth Event 2025

Imagine a kaleidoscope of youthful energy and a symphony of ideas harmonizing in the grand halls of European democracy: that was the European Youth Event 2025, and in addition to attending, The New Federalist joined its lively chorus, a resonant voice influencing the conversation of Europe’s (…)

Monday 30 June 2025

Eurovision 2025: the unofficial guide!

This weekend sees the final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. This contest - for some people ‘dated’, for others “political” and for yet more ‘a true religion’ - attracts nearly 200 million spectators, making it the most watched non-sporting event in the world. Ahead of Europe’s biggest (…)

Thursday 22 May 2025

EU-UK youth mobility scheme: a glimmer of hope for the next generation

Ahead of an upcoming UK-EU summit on 19 May, the British government has confirmed interest in collaborating with the European Union on a joint youth mobility scheme. Details on if and how this scheme would work are still to be confirmed, however, previous discussions have suggested that it (…)

Tuesday 20 May 2025

From Nationalism and Patriarchy to Intersectionality and Federalism

Initiated by a group of young feminist federalists, this article marks the start of a series on issues investigating how nationalism is deeply intertwined with patriarchy, while intersectionality and federalism can serve as a compass of hope. Under the title “The Feminist Federalist” the series (…)

Friday 9 May 2025

Europe’s template for international climate justice

The 2015 Paris Agreement aimed to limit the average global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. However, more and more scientists have warned that we are at risk of surpassing 2°C by 2050. Some of the most pessimistic scenarios already predict a rise of 4°C by 2100. But who is (…)

Wednesday 7 May 2025

The Fight against Antisemitism cannot be used as a political tool

Germany’s newest antisemitism resolution fails to achieve its own objectives. A different approach to fighting antisemitism while ensuring a free intellectual discourse is necessary. “Never Again is now - to protect, sustain and strengthen Jewish life in Germany” is the title of the (…)

Wednesday 16 April 2025
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