Posts tagged European Commission
In Defense of Political Economy Analysis: What “Following the Money” Reveals About the Role of Surveillance in Europe’s Migration Policy
In Defense of Political Economy Analysis: What “Following the Money” Reveals About the Role of Surveillance in Europe’s Migration Policy

Europe's securitized migration policies stem from post-Cold War defense industries' economic strategies, while its border externalization practices, including selling surveillance tech to authoritarian regimes, expose the profit-driven motives behind its migration management, challenging the prevailing "European liberal order" narrative.

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EuropeBy Hanadi Aminneoliberalism, political economy, markets, surveillance, surveillance technology, Middle East, Africa, Syria, Greece, Niger, Libya, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Mediterranean, Europe, European Union, European Commission, France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, social control, security, securitization, defense, migration, borders, border externalization, patrolling, privatization, 9/11, drones, militarization, terrorism, civilian markets, public-private partnerships, Frontex, Area SpA, Cold War, Arab Spring, protests, Bashar al-Assad
Poland’s Rise is Threatening the Current Model of the European Union
Poland’s Rise is Threatening the Current Model of the European Union

The European Commission's decision to bring Poland's case to the Court of Justice of the European Union has been complicated by Poland's growing role in NATO leadership and increasing international influence. The ruling right-wing party, Law and Justice (PiS), has gained credibility, while Poland's relationship with Hungary remains a key factor in determining the outcome of the conflict. With upcoming parliamentary elections and Donald Tusk's return to Polish politics, the EU's actions could be its last chance to weaken PiS's public image before the elections.

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EuropeBy Julia OwerkoPoland, European Union, rule of law, NATO, PiS, Law and Justice, Hungary, veto, European Commission, Court of Justice of the European Union, Donald Tusk, international relations, Ukraine, Kremlin, Germany, Nord Stream 2, parliamentary elections, politics, Baltic opposition bloc, EU sanctions