Society & Participation

Migration and asylum have been at the top of the agenda in the EU for some time now. Thereby, the discussion is less about solving problems or addressing the suffering of people on the move, but more about preventing people from reaching European soil. This is neither good for the people seeking refuge in our continent, nor beneficial to the political debate on these issues.

On 23 June 2024, Chancellor Scholz will receive Argentinian president Javier Milei with military honours. Not only do Milei’s reform plans accept the dismantling of democracy and the rule of law, they will also deindustrialise Argentina. This does not correspond to Germany's interests.

With the European Parliament elections taking place between on 6-9 June 2024, the European Union stands at a defining moment. The 2019-2024 term witnessed the breakthrough of long-stagnant gender initiatives, but challenges loom large in advancing gender equality in the EU. This article explores the prospects for the policy directions that will shape the gender equality agenda of the next European Parliament and Commission in this context.

In the upcoming European Parliament elections, Poland is torn between two diverging views of its current trajectory. These understandings depend on its citizens' sense of identity, their visions of the future and the role the country should play on the continent. The key choice may be the place of the far right in Polish society.  

Over the past fifteen years, the French media landscape has been radically transformed. While demand for information has never been so high, thanks to the digital revolution, the overall supply of information has never been so low, giving rise to growing concern among media professionals represented by journalists' societies, unions, associations and collectives.

Now, just as volunteers helped Rada at the beginning of her stay in Poland, she voluntarily helps those who come to Warsaw from Ukraine. As a mentor at the Foundation Towards Dialogue, she tries to help them get accustomed to the new reality, solve their everyday problems, from planning shopping to filling out paperwork, and finding a home where they can live.

Working at the Foundation opened her up to people. As soon as she sees a Romani family somewhere on the street or in a store, she immediately approaches them, introduces herself, and asks if everything is okay with them, or if she can help in any way.

Each newly found housing or job for a Romani family is a reason for her joy, just like the first one was. Since she knows Przemyśl quite well, she knows which areas are best for the Roma, and what would be good for their families and children.

She will stay in Poland for some time for sure. What about the future? Time will tell. For now, what matters is that she is an active, Romani women's rights advocate, emphasizing that where you come from, even if it may seem like an obstacle, can be overcome with determination and effort.

Therefore, what she strives to do in her work is to build a sense of personal security in Roma individuals, ensuring access to education, work, and activities where they can learn the language. Everything that allows a person to stay on track and start life anew.