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(Ex-)Boyfriend Drama, Albania Pact, Russian Prank Call, and Atreju – A Summary of Meloni’s Autumn

The Stork reflects on some the most important events of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's autumn, which may have wider political effects in Italy and abroad.

Voices of Unity: A Firsthand Account of the Serbian Demonstrations

I saw University professors, agriculture workers I met during ecological protests two years ago, students, and parents with children. I saw the most fierce and honest reflection of Serbia.

Can You Vote in Upcoming EU Elections?

This article is written in conjunction with the IEU Law Society. By Victoria Luque The upcoming 2024 European Parliament elections provide IE students with an important...

From Revolution to Resilience: Ukraine’s Decade-Long Journey to EU Integration Explained by Experts

Ukraine's integration into the European Union is not a mere political process but a pure expression of Ukraine’s commitment to a future defined by freedom, democracy, and shared European values. Last week, alongside Stanislav Vynnytskyi and Anastasiia Pustovarova, outstanding students at IE University, and Francisco De Lasheras Borja, who helped organize this meeting, I was honored to talk with several esteemed experts on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.

Another Turbulent Week in British Politics: Cabinet Reshuffle, Rwanda Scheme Blocked, and Labour Rebellion

The beginning of November was a tumultuous period in the United Kingdom as protesters clashed and the government fell into disarray. The Stork recounts these important events and their significance in British politics.

The Russian Orthodox Church Is the Kremlin’s Propaganda Tool

The ROC has always been a political tool of Russia. There are people in Ukraine who argue that banning their activities contradicts the principles of religious freedom. Personally, I think when the church becomes an instrument of political propaganda and clearly is an “enemy in your back”, it ceases to be a religious institution and becomes a political entity.

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Heaps Pressure on Conservative Government

The UK's official COVID-19 inquiry task force attracts the public's attention as new information of the government's blunders are exposed.

A Shift in International Student Mobility: Understanding the Choice of Europe.

Since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of international students traveling abroad for university has increased. Traditionally, the U.S. has been the number one destination for these students, but Europe is vying for this spot now. By interviewing IE students, The Stork explores students' reason for choosing Europe over the U.S.

Banned Knowledge

We all know the quote “Knowledge is power’’, and we all can acknowledge that most of our knowledge comes from literature and books. So what if that is banned? 

Non-Violence is Not Effective: Why We Can’t Use India As a strong Argument

Gandhi incorporated this idea through the Hindu principle of satyagraha, which memorialised the Indian Independence movement as one of non-violence. However, there were a series of specific conditions in India that enabled the movement to avoid violence, conditions that definitely don’t exist in most oppressed communities. 

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Trump 2.0: America Great Again – What About the Rest?

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election has turned the world head over heels, as people everywhere eagerly await the outcome. For now, U.S. hegemony remains intact, as Trump possesses the power to manoeuvre across regions and influence their power dynamics. With this being one of the most polarised elections in American history, we await what Trump could bring to the table. 

The Market Reacts to Trump’s Win

It is safe to say that Donald Trump’s re-election is having a substantial impact on the stock market, both in the USA and worldwide. The tariffs he plans to implement will radically change the economic landscape and flood the markets with extreme instability at a time when little seems to be certain.

Are Tech Jobs Dying?

With the past two years of mass job cuts 2024 looks to be taking the same route. Tech companies continue to announce layoffs, amid this advancement of technology. In January of this year over 34,000 people were laid off from over 40 different companies.   In total this year  457 tech companies have laid off 143,136 employees, for some companies these layoffs are a way of restructuring while others had to close down whole departments due to slow revenue growth.