Social and political tensions in Europe are reaching new heights. Fear of migrants fuels nationalist sentiments and religious animosities are becoming serious. Many people are tempted to break away from what they see as dysfunctional: old political elites, Schengen, the euro, or ‘Brussels’ in general. After fretfully accepting a million asylum-seekers last year, almost all […]
Maria João Rodrigues
Maria João Rodrigues is president of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies. She was formerly vice-president of the Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament.