News archive 07/2021 for International Politics and Society | IPS Journal

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European integration

A new bridge between East and West?

While Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine are strengthening their relationship with the EU with a new agreement, Russia is feeling increasingly surrounded

By Natalia Stercul

Pixabay

Work and digitalisation

How Denmark became the most cyber-secure country

In a world where countries worldwide are facing increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, Denmark is leading the global race in cybersecurity

By Ekaterina Venkina

Reuters

Work and digitalisation

Let’s make Google a public good

In the United States, Ohio’s attorney general has asked for a judicial declaration that Google has evolved into a common carrier. Here's why

By Dave Yost

Reuters

European integration

What the EU can learn from Switzerland

Switzerland has rejected a completed framework for further integration into the EU. By doing so, it has exposed the limits of workers' rights in the EU

By Susanne Wixforth, Lukas Wiehler

Reuters

Democracy and society

Global vaccination VIII

In Mongolia and Uruguay, the pandemic has been a rollercoaster ride — but vaccination rates are high now. Tanzania however hasn't even started yet

By Niels Hegewisch, Elisabeth Bollrich, Dörte Wollrad

Reuters

Democracy and society

The failure to protect Georgia's free press

The recent violence in Georgia had journalists and LGBT+ activists fearing for their lives. The Georgian government failed to protect democracy

By OC Media

Reuters

Democracy and society

The looming crisis of illiteracy

Many have forgotten the precarious condition of refugees in Lesbos. The most vulnerable among them — children — are at risk of growing up illiterate

By Martin Gerner

Reuters

European integration

A chance for redemption

Slovenia has taken over the EU Council presidency. Will its Orbán-style government derail crucial reforms — from EU enlargement to the rule of law

By László Andor