Comparing immigration policies across European states: Leaders and laggards
By 2025, immigration is still influencing the political and economic situations in Europe. As labour markets come under strain, demographic ageing gains momentum, and geopolitical disruption initiates new displacement tides, European countries have adopted quite distinct courses in their immigration strategies. There are countries that are inclined to integration and inclusiveness, and there are countries […]
France’s Democratic Decline Since 2017: Structural Causes and Future Risks
Since 2017, the democratic course of France has been characterized by a significantly negative trend, a decrease in political confidence, a decrease in voter turnout, and continued violations of civil rights. In an annual evaluation, the International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) pointed to a significant deterioration of democratic infrastructure in the institution, that civil […]
