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News Analysis March 22, 2026

From Shield to Sword: Analyzing Europe’s Offensive Strategy in the Hybrid Age

Executive Summary This paper examines Europe’s evolving strategy in response to the multifaceted hybrid threats posed by authoritarian regimes, particularly Russia. As…

News Analysis March 22, 2026

The Legal and Humanitarian Implications of Polish Law Restricting Asylum Rights at Borders: A Critical Analysis

Executive Summary This paper critically examines the recent amendments to Polish asylum law, particularly the provisions enacted on February 21, 2025, which…

News Analysis March 19, 2026

From Shield to Sword: Analyzing Europe’s Offensive Strategy in the Hybrid Age

Executive Summary This paper examines Europe’s evolving strategy in response to hybrid threats, particularly from authoritarian regimes such as Russia. It argues…

News Analysis March 19, 2026

Orthobiologics in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

Executive Summary This narrative review critically examines the role of orthobiologics in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, highlighting the potential benefits and…

News Analysis March 19, 2026

Legal and Humanitarian Implications of Polish Asylum Law Reforms in the Context of Border Instrumentalisation

Executive Summary This paper critically examines the recent amendments to Polish asylum law, particularly the legal framework established on 21 February 2025,…

News Analysis March 18, 2026

Legal and Humanitarian Implications of Polish Law Restricting Asylum Rights at Borders

Executive Summary This paper critically examines the recent amendments to Polish asylum law, particularly the legal framework established by the law of…

Fact Check December 11, 2025

Fact Check: Will AI completely replace journalists in the next few years?

Quick verdict:The claim that “AI will soon wipe out journalism as a profession” is highly exaggerated.Current research suggests that AI will automate…

Fact Check December 11, 2025

Fact Check: Will cash soon be abolished in Germany because of the digital euro?

Quick verdict:The claim that “cash will be banned soon” is exaggerated and misleading.The digital euro is indeed moving forward as a project…

Behind the Story December 11, 2025

Germany’s Asylum Debate: Why Local Communities Still Feel Overwhelmed Despite Falling Numbers

Over the past few years, asylum and migration have once again moved to the centre of Germany’s political debate, as if in…

Behind the Story December 11, 2025

Germany’s Housing Crisis: What Lies Behind the Soaring Rents?

In recent years, the word “housing” in Germany has shifted from something people took for granted to a daily source of anxiety.…