By Alina Immken Despite Venezuela’s history as a host country to many refugees from other countries, including Colombia, recent violence, crime, and food shortages have led to a surge in Venezuelan migration into Colombia. Millions of Venezuelans have crossed into neighbouring Colombia, which, unlike countries such as Ecuador and Peru, has responded with an unusually open and ambitious migration policy, granting legal residence, pathways to citizenship, and access to social services....

By Nina Lewandowska The rise of women in politics is often presented as proof that equality has finally been accomplished. It is a common misconception that more women in positions of power must mean the system is working. This is a tempting narrative because it is simple and optimistic. For decades, women have been excluded from political life almost entirely. Now, they can lead parties, hold cabinet positions, sit in congress and parliaments and shape national policy. On the surface, this...

By Samuel Mendoza Gramberg Nearly two decades after entering the EU, Bulgaria still lacks substantial economic convergence and remains one of the poorest EU countries. The adoption of the euro in 2026 could mark an economic turning point. Yet instead of euphoria, the introduction of the euro sparked scepticism among many Bulgarians. It was overshadowed by internal political problems, leading to mass protests and, ultimately, the government's resignation. On 1 January 2026, the euro...