Case studies: Covid-19 in the Global South Published: 10 December 2020 In early 2020, the world was faced with an – until then – unknown virus: Covid-19. Same as the governmental reactions to the pandemic, its impact on the political and societal situation differ from country to country. This dossier sheds light on the situation in Brazil, Kosovo, Morocco, Nigeria, the Philippines and Ukraine, focusing especially on the impacts to the health systems and democratic institutions and the situation of women and girls in the respective countries.
Dossier: Tech and Covid-19 Published: 22 April 2020 Global perspectives on digital trends during the Covid-19 crisis.
CAP Strategic Plans Published: 2 October 2020 The reform of the EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) is underway. Each EU Member State is writing its National CAP Strategic Plan. Will these CAP Strategic Plans pave the way for a sustainable agriculture, forestry, and rural development – in the EU and beyond?
Photo series: The Cruzada São Sebastião in Rio de Janeiro Published: 21 September 2020 Thousands of people live cheek by jowl in the Cruzada São Sebastião housing project. The coronavirus pandemic has hit them especially hard. Most of them were already living under tough economic conditions and now many of them have lost their jobs. The Afro-Brazilian population has been disproportionately affected by the virus, with racism and inequality thrown into even sharper relief by the pandemic. This is also the experience of the residents of Cruzada São Sebastião.
The Rule of Law in the EU Published: 1 December 2020 The rise of partial judicial systems, the coercion to press and academic freedom, the attack to women and minorities’ rights, corruption and cronyism are attempting against the rule of law in many EU Member States. This dossier gives a voice to politicians, civil society and academics defending democracy and fundamental rights in the EU.