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Conservative Gains in German State Elections Spell Trouble for Scholz’s Government

Germany's "Traffic Light" coalition government faces electoral losses to center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in two States. It seems that Germany may be following a trend throughout Europe that favors conservative governments. Spectators that the EU might fall behind its goals, if this trend continues.

Will online voting become the new norm?

Online voting has a lot of potential to make voting much more convenient. However, while it would significantly lower the individual cost of casting a ballot, this doesn’t necessarily mean that it would boost voter turnout or increase accessibility. There’s muddled evidence about whether turnout would increase or not, and we can only expect small gains.

Slovakia’s New Direction

After a no-confidence vote in parliament cast out the center-right coalition OLANO from the Slovak. Reelections brought back former prime minister Robert Fico and his party Smer. A Eurosceptic, Fico's return could lead Slovakia away from EU-control and down Hungary's pro-Russian path.

La amnistía en España: concepto, funcionamiento y debate actual

La amnistía ha sido utilizada como método de transición a la democracia. La nueva propuesta pretende solucionar el conflicto político en Cataluña.

U.S Politicians: Defending the Christian From Progress with the 1st Amendment.

Freedom of religion, as the founding fathers intended, constituted the ability of different religions to worship and practice in peace, without discrimination. However, recent social attitudes of American Christians beg to differ.

Junts Party Gains Political Leverage in Spanish General Elections

In the aftermath of the elections on July 23, Junts and its leader garnered notable political leverage. However, whether this newfound momentum endures remains unclear. 

Turkish Presidential Elections: A second round will be necessary

On May 14, Turkish citizens participated in the presidential and legislative elections, which have captured widespread attention. Since neither candidate reached the necessary threshold of 50% of the vote, it has been determined that a second round of voting will be required.

Are You Eligible to Vote in the Upcoming Spanish Elections?

This article is written in conjunction with the IE Law Society. By Mario Sans Majuelo Every year young adults from all corners of the globe choose...

Humza Yousaf: Scotland’s First Minister

Humza Yousaf is the first Muslim head of government of a Western European nation. The 37-year-old Yousaf was sworn in on Wednesday, March 29.

Vo Van Thuong Elected as New Vietnamese President

On March 2, Vietnam underwent a significant leadership change, as Vo Van Thuong was appointed as the new president by the National Assembly. Thuong took over the presidency following the resignation of his predecessor Nguyen Xuan Phuc in January.

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Do We Have Free Will? A Look Into Both Schools of Thought.

The question of whether humans possess free will has been a captivating topic of debate since the time of the Ancient Greeks. This discussion...

From Stamps to Sonny Angels: The Psychology Behind Collecting

Regardless of the items, collecting is an action fundamental to the human experience. Why do we collect and what does it say about us? I fell down a deep rabbit hole pondering over this question and I am happy to share my findings with you.

Gen Z Retrospective: The Menendez Brothers

On the night of August 20th, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez, 21 and 18, entered their Beverly Hills home with shotguns in their arms and took their parents’, José and Mary Louise ‘Kitty’ Menendez, lives. What folllowed were chaotic years, bringing us to now, after serving 35 years in prison and a resurgence in their case. How has society's perspective changed?