Women's rights are threatened in Poland. Photo: Arewicz / Category: Łódź / 2016 April 1-10
Of: Julia Thalin
Last week, the Polish Constitutional Court ruled that abortion of fetuses with serious birth defects is contrary to the Polish constitution. The decision opens up for further tightening of the law, which in practice means a total ban on abortion. Thousands of Poles and international actors condemn the decision.
October 26, 2020, News
In the Western Balkans today, there is a clear objective to meet the requirements of a functioning public administration with a view to EU membership. Photo: Pixabay.
Of: Númi Östlund
Swedish authorities have for many years been one of the major implementers of bilateral aid in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, but also in Africa and Asia. But the authorities often act in the shadows and there is a lack of studies and evaluations around their work, writes Númi Östlund, investigative secretary at the Expert Group for Development Aid Analysis.
October 1, 2020, Analysis
In times of a global crisis, solidarity, humanity and cooperation across borders are more important than ever, writes Josefine Nilsson. Photo: Gerd Altmann / Pixabay
Of: Josephine Nilsson
During these turbulent times, ongoing humanitarian disasters are often overshadowed by the coronavirus. There seems to be a tendency to overlook commitments to international cooperation and assistance. We currently experience this both within the European Union and the United Nations. The EU failed to answer Italy's request for assistance at the beginning of the outbreak, […]
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June 1, 2020, Chronicle, English, Shops
Of: Frida Åberg
In connection with Europe Day on 9 May, EU cooperation became the topic of the week. A number of debaters mentioned that solidarity between member states is currently being tested - both by the corona pandemic and by a lack of respect for human rights in, for example, Poland and Hungary. Other topics that were debated were global trade and women's rights.
May 14, 2020, Current debate
Under a new law, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán can govern the country entirely himself, without obtaining parliamentary approval. Photo: European People's Party (CC BY 2.0)
Of: Sarah Hyde
The corona pandemic has strengthened anti-democratic movements in several places. It is clearest in Hungary, where Viktor Orbán now controls himself for an indefinite future. The message from this week's debaters is unanimous: the EU must act vigorously against the dictatorship's Hungary.
April 2, 2020, Current debate
Of: Lovisa Novak
The majority of debaters and lead writers are turning their eyes this week. Based on the management of the pandemic-classified new corona virus, the focus is on Swedish preparedness and policy. Some, however, look up, and focus on the vulnerable beyond Sweden's and Europe's borders.
March 19, 2020, Current debate
The EU should immediately suspend negotiations with Turkey on EU membership, some debaters write.
Of: Ina Carlsson
The EU's conflict with Turkey over who will receive the many migrants continues. Several debaters believe that the EU must put pressure on Turkish President Erdogan to reach a new migration agreement. In addition, this week WWF has been criticized for its support for cotton certifications.
March 12, 2020, Current debate
The migrants who try to enter the EU stir up strong emotions on debate and leadership sides in Sweden. Photo: Freedom House
Of: Rine Mansouri
After Turkey opened its borders with Greece this weekend, there has been a debate about Sweden's responsibility to receive refugees and respect the right to asylum. Debate and leader pages have advocated everything from tougher boundaries to more solidarity with the people who are fleeing.
March 5, 2020, Current debate
Following the recent bombings in Syria, an additional 700 people have been forced to flee their homes. Photo: Pexels
Of: Akram Abdul Rahman
The latest military airstrikes in Syria have forced more than 700 people to flee in already war-torn Syria. Many debaters believe that the new refugee crisis requires EU support.
February 20, 2020, Current debate
The international perspective must permeate all Swedish climate policy, write nine researchers at DN Debatt.
Of: Sarah Hyde
Sweden's climate policy has continued to be debated on several opinion pages during the week. Some want the international perspective to permeate Swedish climate policy, others that large-scale environmental damage should become an international crime. The EU's role in the US-Iran conflict has also been discussed.
January 16, 2020, Current debate
