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The ups and downs of monuments

Debates around removing public monuments reveal the relationship that exists between history, memory and politics

German Leopard tanks at training grounds in Nowa Deba, Poland in September 2022 during the BEAR 22 military exercise with soldiers from Poland, the US and the UK. Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Why can't the West agree on military support for Ukraine?

Germany's indecision over its Leopard tanks reflects the lack of a clear strategy in how the West is approaching the war in Ukraine

Military • 24 Jan

Why are young Irish people living at home longer?

Leaving home is a big step in becoming an adult, but the factors influencing when a young adult leaves home are many and varied

Society • 14 Oct 22

Ukrainian soldierss collect unexploded shells after fighting with Russian raiding group in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Photo: Sergei Supinsky/AFP/ Getty Images

How Ukraine's military can inflict much pain on Russian forces

The Ukranians may be outgunned, but they can exploit Russia's unwillingness to wage a lengthy military campaign

Military • 28 Feb 22

The receiving station for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline near Lubmin, Germany. Photo: Getty Images

How Europe's energy demands have made the Ukranian crisis worse

European energy needs have helped create an opportunity for Vladimir Putin which he has now exploited

Energy • 25 Feb 22

What are seasonal weather models predicting for summer 2021?

After a cold and wet spring across Europe, will it get any better or is the summer already doomed?

Weather • 25 May 21

What could Europe look like 30 years from now?

A new project is using scenario planning to look at various futures which could await Europe and the EU

Europe • 16 Oct 20

What's next for the EU?

70 years on from the beginnings of what is now known as the European Union, there are many challenging issues on the future agenda

Politics • 14 May 20

When plagues and pandemics were common in ancient Ireland

Records show that epidemics and infectious diseases were commonplace in ancient and medieval Ireland, but societies recovered

History • 22 Apr 20

How Niger became Europe's invisible new border

The landlocked African state highlights the general trend of Europe's efforts to keep asylum seekers at a distance

Politics • 12 Feb 20

How Ireland has failed 760,000 people living in poverty

When it comes to poverty, how does Ireland compare internationally?

Poverty • 28 May 19

What did Europe learn from the banking crisis?

Ahead of next week's elections, it's worth looking at how European institutions have responded to the 2007 banking crash

Banking • 14 May 19

The ayes have it: You're going to miss this lad when it's all over

'We're fed up of Brexit, yet we can't get enough of it'

We're addicted to Brexit because it's nothing less than a fundamental struggle for the true meaning of democracy

Brexit • 13 Apr 19

Still number one: Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey's snap election yields surprises on all sides – what next?

Recep Tayyip Erdogan may have won a new five-year term as Turkey's president but the results bring as many questions as answers

Turkey • 26 Jun 18

A new Italian government was confirmed by parliament on Wednesday

Political paralysis: Italian lessons for Northern Ireland

Could an essentially rudderless Italy be a picture of Northern Ireland's future in economic and political terms?

Northern Ireland • 25 Jun 18

The year of Macron

It has been an eventful first year as president of France for Emmanuel Macron, so has he lived up to his promises and potential?

France • 27 May 18

The flag of the Republic of Macedonia, Northern Macedonia, Upper Macedonia and Vardar Macedonia.

Will Macedonia have to change its name to join the EU?

An end may be finally in sight to the 30 year dispute between Macedonia and Greece which has stymied the former's attempts to join the …

Macedonia • 22 May 18

What do we really think about allowing Muslims to live in Europe?

Opinion: the attitude of Europeans towards allowing Muslims into their countries is a vital consideration in accommodating these refugees fleeing from wars, hunger and destitution

Immigration • 11 Dec 17

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