Category: EuroScope
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Right wing Extremism in Europe
Context/Background/Introduction Right-wing extremism has become an increasingly topical political and social concern in Europe, primarily as a response to economic crises, higher immigration levels, and societal shifts caused by globalization. It has led to nationalist and populist parties that support stricter control of immigration and the return of cultural homogeneity. This change has been quite…
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Rising Waters: Analysing the Impact and Response to the 2024 Flooding Crisis in France
Overview In October 2024, France faced severe flooding, particularly in Ardèche and Lozère, with nearly 400 towns declared natural disaster zones due to extensive damage. Timeline of Events Regions Most Affected The most severely impacted regions included: Anthropogenic and Non-Anthropogenic Factors – Rapid urbanization in France has increased impervious surfaces, hindering rainwater absorption and raising…
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Protests in Romania Over Cancelled Elections
Executive Summary Thousands of Romanians rallied outside the country’s top court on Friday, 10th January to protest against the December cancellation of the presidential election in which Calin Georgescu won the first round. Romania’s top court annulled the results of the November 24th vote after declassified security documents said Romania had been a target of…