The Bologna Myth: How Industrial Logistics Are Hollowing Out Italy’s Food Capital
From the porticos of Bologna to the rugged Apennines: A journey through highways, sterile supermarkets, and the rediscovery of “Cucina […]
Opinion pieces
Language matters – Europe’s late pivot to defence spending
After the ideological struggle of the second half of the 20th century resulted in a victory for liberal democracy over
Selective Solidarity: What Europe’s Migration Policies Reveal About Belonging
In March 2026, the European Parliament voted in favour of new migration measures allowing for the deportation of rejected asylum
The Backdoor to Brussels: Is Ukraine’s “Reverse Enlargement” a viable option?
After 4 days of Russian full-scale invasion, Ukraine applied for Union Membership. Just four months later, the Commission had granted
You’re never too far from home – the Romanian elections’ past, present and future
Politics has always been a big part of the Romanian identity. My very first encounter with it, and with freedom
Border Security or Human Rights? The EU’s AI Dilemma
In 2024, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act. Set to enter into
Existentialist Philosophy and the Case of Cyprus
In the Joyous Science, Nietzsche writes: For the longest time in mankind’s history there was nothing more terrible to a
The Cardboard Fortress: How Italy’s Recycling “Miracle” Crumbled at the Curb
Italy is winning the recycling race on paper. On the streets of Bologna, however, we are losing the war against
The Solarpunk Blueprint: How Upgrading the Italian Cooperative Could Fix Corporate Greed
We are living in an era of collective exhaustion. You feel it when you scroll through the news, when you
The Cognitive Commons: Why Your “Digital Twin” Could Be the Best Neighbor You’ve Ever Had
Each one of us has experienced situations where we need expert advice: may it be a legal issue, understanding the