Estonia – Where Europe Meets Russia
With the accession of the Baltic countries in 2004 EU and NATO for the first time had a direct border with the successor state of the former Soviet Union, the Russian Federation. The attack on Ukraine has demonstrated then Russia's willingness to go to great length to reestablish its hegemony over Eastern Europe. So the common border between Russia and the Baltics has become a focal point of tension between East and West. It is in this situation that we have invited Maris Hellrand, a prominent freelance journalist from Tallinn, Estonia, to talk to us about the impact of this situation on life and politics in her country.
The Mercosur Trade Agreement – A EU Lifeline?
With EU-Mercosur Trade negotiations having begun in 1999 and agreement in principle reached in 2019 the talks have not made it across the finishing line yet. Finally, in December 2024, an agreement on the free trade deal was announced and waits for approval/endorsement from at least 15 of the 27 EU member countries.
Autum Break – We’re Taking a Week Off
Did you know that our weekly Events are 100% volunteer powered? Right now, everyone in the team is very busy: Family visits, exam phase, deadlines at work... That is why we decided to allow each other a week of pause, in which we can enjoy the colorful early November days.
In June 2024, more than 150 million Europeans voted for their Parliament. What a success! With our MeetEU DemocracyLab2024, we encouraged people to use their voices and vote.
Read more about this journey by checking out our report.
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