Marietje Schaake
Athens Democracy Forum – How technology changes the rules on the geopolitical chessboard
The proper use of technology and the way in which geopolitical correlations are changing in the battle for control of personal data were at the heart of the work of the Athens Democracy Forum held in Athens in collaboration with the New York Times and organized by Democracy and Culture Foundation.
Scorned by Europe, Greece embraces China’s patronage, but at what price?
After years of struggling under austerity imposed by its European Union partners and a chilly shoulder from the United States, Greece has embraced the advances of China, its most ardent and geopolitically ambitious suitor.
European Parliament warns Turkey on 'backsliding' of democracy
The European Parliament sent a stern warning to EU membership candidate Turkey on April 14, accusing its government of "backsliding" on democracy and the rule of law.