Christine Lagarde, who chairs the European Central Bank, made her remarks on Wednesday, indicating that Europe was too important to miss out on the AI revolution. In her view, the development in technology will offer an important chance to improve productivity and growth amid challenges facing the current economic model
The approaching expiration of the patrol agreement between the United Kingdom and France has brought renewed attention to how cross-Channel migration is managed. The deal, initially designed to support French monitoring of departure points and disrupt smuggling operations, is reaching a critical moment as policymakers debate whether extending or restructuring
Relations between France and Algeria have long moved between cautious cooperation and sudden diplomatic tension. Much of this dynamic stems from the unresolved legacy of the colonial period and the Algerian war of independence, which still shapes political narratives in both countries. The diplomatic rupture that followed the 2021 recall
France is reshaping the protection framework of the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou by introducing collaborative drone systems into its security architecture. The initiative represents a shift from a model that relied heavily on ground patrols and manned aviation toward one that integrates autonomous monitoring with digital command systems. Officials
Migration has been a long-running influence of social, economic and political development in Europe. Since post-Roman population movements as well as the Industrial Revolutions labor movements, Europe has had to adjust to new populations each time. In prior times, such movements were mostly connected to the beats of conquest, commerce
Naples, 20 September 2025 – The Strasbourg Policy Centre successfully hosted a policy forum on “Qatar as Strategic Partner for Europe: Israel’s Attack on Qatar and International Law Violations”, gathering experts and policymakers to debate Europe’s energy future and its role as a guarantor of international law. The event featured
The Strasbourg Policy Centre expresses grave concern over the Israeli airstrike conducted on 9 September 2025 against targets in Doha, Qatar an act that cannot be justified under any circumstance. This operation, striking a sovereign nation during ongoing ceasefire negotiations, poses a serious threat to regional peace and severely undermines
The act of France supporting the disbanding of the OSCE Minsk Group is a critical move towards the decades-old quest to overcome the conflict between the nations of Armenia and Azerbaijan. The ruling comes after the August 2025 peace deal signed in Washington where Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and the
The Strasbourg Centre (France Regional Politics) is deeply alarmed regarding recent military actions resulting in civilian deaths and echoes President Emmanuel Macron’s pleas about the grave implications of any military action against civilian populations. We pose some important questions regarding the legality and ethics of this action and demand relevant
The recent signing of a joint security action plan between Morocco and France on June 24, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the bilateral relations between the two nations. This agreement, coupled with a series of high-level engagements and broad cooperation initiatives since mid-2024, signifies a comprehensive thawing of tensions
The historic state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Norway from June 23 to 24, 2025, marked a significant milestone in bilateral relations, being the first French presidential state visit to Norway since 1984. This visit culminated in the signing of a broad strategic partnership agreement focused on enhancing
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza since October 2023 has reached catastrophic proportions, with staggering civilian casualties, mass displacement, and widespread destruction of infrastructure. Against this backdrop, the French foreign minister has publicly rejected accusations that France is complicit in the crisis, insisting that Paris has taken active steps to alleviate
As they are ready to unveil incentives for academics to relocate to Europe, France and the European Union will increase their efforts to draw in US-based scientists who have been impacted by Donald Trump’s attack on academia. Expected to announce possible incentives and protections for researchers looking to relocate to
Strasbourg Policy Centre (SPC) deplores severe concern for the latest research of Amnesty International that accuses Israel of perpetuating a “live-streamed genocide” in Gaza via the institutional elimination of civilian life, basic infrastructure, and key services. The Centre demands urgent action on behalf of worldwide institutions and democratically elected governments
France has been criticised for collaboration in the Gaza Palestinians’ forced displacement by supporting Israel, as it was claimed to have facilitated the “voluntary evacuation” of some 115 very well-educated Palestinians from the enclave. Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor released a tape of what it claimed was a delegation of Palestinians
France aims to field-test a domestically developed rocket artillery system by mid-2026 as a potential replacement for the U.S. High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, in a development that could provide a window of opportunity for allies who want a European capability. The French General Directorate for Armament is
Strasbourg, France – Today, the Strasbourg Policy Centre hosted a pivotal conference titled “Bahrain and Modern-Day Slavery – Can Europe Stop Slavery in the Middle East?” The event featured human rights advocates and policy experts, including Flavio Turrino, Gianni Baretta, and Pino Rosati, who addressed alarming concerns over forced labor,
The hashtag #HandsOffMyHijab is gaining traction on social media as people express their disapproval of the French Senate’s proposal to prohibit the hijab for women under 18. The hijab, a headscarf that has sparked debate in France for many years, is worn by numerous Muslim women. This move by the
The Strasbourg Policy Center hosted a noteworthy event titled “Democracy Empowerment in North Africa – How Europe Can Help Achieve Real Democracy.” The event took place on Sep 26th, at 11 am. It delivered much time for in-depth analysis and debate. The Panel of Distinguished Guest Speakers included Giuseppe Galli,
Benevento, July 19, 2024 – The Strasbourg Policy Centre held a highly impactful discussion today at the Benevento Chamber of Commerce, exploring the pivotal question: “Should Europe Block Arms Cooperation with UAE and China?” The event, which drew a diverse audience of policymakers, academics, and industry experts, was a significant
Strasbourg, 27th May 2024 – The Strasbourg Policy Centre held an insightful and comprehensive conference titled “A CONFERENCE ON:// HAS SAUDI ARABIA MADE REAL DEMOCRATIC REFORMS?” The event featured prominent speakers including Federica Carbone, a distinguished lawyer, Carlo Conticini, a renowned notary, and Francesco Cappuccio, an esteemed lawyer. The conference
Man Sought Kickbacks for Coronavirus Tests: Prosecutors Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say a Georgia man used concerns over the coronavirus in a bid to defraud Medicare out of more than $1.1 million. Erik Santos, 49, of Braselton, Georgia, was arrested Monday at his home by FBI agents and was
