Trump and Merkel: two political methods, two visions of democracy

The year 2021 began with the former US President leaving office, while the German chancellor is expected to step down…

Ireland: Mgr. Farrell appointed new archbishop of Dublin. As to the fight against abuse, “we must do all we can not to go backwards”

Gift of self unconditionally and continuously to others

As we observe the world we are living in, we become aware that the pandemic is pushing everyone towards the…

Russia: Dunja Mijatović (Council of Europe), arrests “are contrary to the obligation to respect freedom of expression, of the press and of assembly”

Myanmar: Europe condemns the military coup. Von der Leyen, “legitimate civil government” must be restored. Sassoli, “immediate release” of all those detained

COVID-19 Coronavirus: EU Commission, “vaccination campaign, different pace across Member States”. Travel restrictions may be introduced

Myanmar under state of emergency. Military seizes power. People stay in their homes, widespread tensions and fear

Chaos in Myanmar. Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD) was arrested this morning by…

Social impact of the pandemic. Don Soddu (Caritas): “New poverty, widespread disorientation and fear”

The “Empori della solidarietà” (solidarity and charity Centres) have stepped up efforts in response to the food crisis, while in…

Portugal: towards the legalisation of euthanasia. Portuguese Federation for Life, wrong law at a time when people die from Covid

Sweden: the government promotes an independent institute for human rights. Lindhagen (MP), “the equality of all persons is increasingly questioned”

Asylum: pandemic’s impact, applications down by 33% in the EU. Schinas, “solidarity now needed” at EU level.