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Current debate
Week 39: Political disagreement over Middle East peace solutions, chocolate boycott and the future of Ukraine
The vote in the UN General Assembly on September 18, when a majority of member states voted in favor of a resolution calling for Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian land, has stirred emotions. But even within the political parties, last week's debaters do not seem to agree on how Sweden should approach developments in the Middle East. In Swedish […]
September 30
FUF-correspondents, Report
Criticism of the UK's aid cuts - and change is expected to be delayed
War, conflicts and climate change lead to increased needs for aid around the world, mainly in the global south. Despite this, the previous UK government ruled out an increase in aid in the budget, which has been criticized by several aid organisations. The British Labor Party, which recently secured its own majority in parliament, is on the other hand positive about returning to a higher 0,7 percent of GNI.
July 22
Summer tip: Five reports on global development
Strict LGBTQI laws in Uganda, inequality in German-speaking Europe and culture threatened when slums in India are to be upgraded. Development magazine suggests five reports - on these topics, among other things - for the holiday trip, the hammock or the lunch break at the summer job.
July 17
FUF-correspondents, Report
Great challenge with gender equality in German-speaking Europe
In a part of Europe where a woman's role has long meant being a housewife, a new old structure has emerged: female part-time work in combination with unpaid work in the home. As a result, the German-speaking countries have among the largest wage differences between women and men in all of Europe. But today's young people increasingly question the status quo and want to see a change.
June 24th, 2024
FUF-correspondents, Chronicle
The EU's war against the tech giants could be fatal
Brussels has repeatedly clashed with the global tech giants. Often justified. But the EU should try to shake off the anti-technology image if it wants to have a chance in the race for the future.
June 7th, 2024
Development magazine explains
Opportunities and risks with the EU's new migration pact
In April, the EU finally voted through a new migration pact. While the broad center in the European Parliament believes that the pact constitutes an important compromise and creates solidarity, both human rights organizations and voices critical of immigrants have criticized the agreement. The development magazine analyzes the arguments for and against the pact.
June 5th, 2024
Development magazine explains
The EU's humanitarian aid – this is at stake in the EU elections
With an increased global need for humanitarian aid, the EU's role as an aid actor has become more important than ever. But which part of the EU is responsible for humanitarian aid? Which principles govern? And how might the upcoming parliamentary elections affect the EU's aid? Development magazine finds out the answers to these questions.
June 4th, 2024
Interview
Why should you vote in the EU elections?
On June 6 to 9, the EU elections take place. Decisions made at EU level affect us all the time, both big and small. Nevertheless, it can be difficult to understand what the choice actually means. Development magazine has spoken to Karin Flordal, researcher at the Swedish Institute for European Political Studies (Sieps), who believes that you do not need to be an expert on EU issues to vote in the upcoming parliamentary election.
June 3th, 2024
Current debate
Week 22: Migration in focus as debaters set their sights on the EU elections
The week before the EU elections, the EU's migration pact sailed up the debate pages again. The pact is severely criticized by several writers, who believe that it erodes the right to asylum and contributes to abuses against refugees. The Migration Pact's chief negotiator, Tomas Tobé (M), believes, however, that it is a step in the right direction towards lower immigration to Sweden and Europe.
June 3th, 2024
Analysis, FUF-correspondents
The assassination attempt on Robert Fico shakes up an already polarized Slovakia ahead of the EU elections
The assassination attempt against the pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico has already left a deep mark and has become political dynamite in polarized Slovakia. With the upcoming EU elections, it is eagerly awaited what the recovering leader's next step will be - continued radicalization, or increased humility and tolerance towards dissenters?
27th of May 2024
Current debate
Week 21: Arrest warrants against Hamas and Israel's leaders are both welcomed and criticized
Last week, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, announced that he wants to issue an arrest warrant against Israel's Defense Minister and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as three senior Hamas leaders. The message has been both welcomed and criticized on Swedish debate and editorial pages.
27th of May 2024
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