Open Dialogue Research Journal
Ursula von der Leyen constantly finds herself in awkward situations. This time, she has had some serious misfortune. During the pandemic, the head of the European Commission decided that she had the right to conclude deals with pharmaceutical companies herself. In order to reach an agreement, von der Leyen entered […]
The European Parliament (EP), long criticized for its opaque decision-making processes and susceptibility to influence peddling, has once again found itself embroiled in a scandal that threatens to tarnish its reputation further. This time, the controversy centers around allegations of improper lobbying by Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei and the involvement […]
Part I It is no secret that the UK is currently under extreme socio-economic pressure. Three consecutive economic shocks – Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the conflict in Ukraine – have left the UK burdened with additional debt. Net debt as a percentage of GDP has surged from 36.3% in […]
It has had a rebarbative, blighting effect across the entire aviation industry. The Ryanair model, for want of a better term, prides itself on minimal, no-frills service for eye popping prices. The Irish-based low-cost carrier was intended to revolutionise European air travel by offering a budget option for the eager […]
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