Reaction - Isarel-Hamas Conflict and the EU

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Position: RESEARCH TEAM
on Fri, 10/20/2023 - 15:39

On the evening of October 17, a tragic incident unfolded when a catastrophic explosion rocked a hospital in Gaza City, resulting in the loss of lives, with the majority being civilians. Gaza's health ministry swiftly attributed this calamity to an Israeli airstrike, while Israeli authorities contended that the explosion might have been caused by inadvertent rocket fire from Palestinian militant groups.

Hamas-Israel Conflict: Renewed Strain in the Middle East

Profile picture for user Ambassador Marc Otte Submitted by Ambassador Marc Otte on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:23

The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel has triggered a renewed wave of tensions in the Middle East, characterized by a series of military exchanges that have far-reaching implications. Over the weekend, Hamas fighters, based in the besieged Gaza Strip, launched an unprecedented and forceful attack on Israel.

A Critical Analysis of Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union Address

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Position: Senior Advisor on Conflict and EU Foreign Affairs on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 11:44

With just eight months remaining until the European elections, this year's address centred on reviewing the Commission's accomplishments during its current term. In a departure from previous years, there was increased emphasis on the prospective influence of artificial intelligence and technology within the European Union, as well as ambitious proposals for expanding the bloc.

A Critical Analysis of Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union Address

Profile picture for user BIC Submitted by BIC
Position: RESEARCH TEAM
on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 11:27

With just eight months remaining until the European elections, this year's address centred on reviewing the Commission's accomplishments during its current term. In a departure from previous years, there was increased emphasis on the prospective influence of artificial intelligence and technology within the European Union, as well as ambitious proposals for expanding the bloc.