Europe
Rethinking pragmatic solutions for sustainable futures
In an exclusive interview with the Metric, Marianne and Tim, two co-founders of the German Do-Tank Circularity, give us insights into the economy of tomorrow
Gloria Gerhardt in Europe, Germany, Circular Economy, Sustainability and Post-Pandemic Futurisms
Nov 22, 2020 · 6 mins
“You get this superficial veneer of admiration” Researching the experiences of women in social care work.
The high incidence of burnout and consequent high staff turnover represent a cost to the sector. For society at large, the current perfunctory appreciation must be converted to a deeper-rooted understanding and respect.
Kate Woodhouse in Care work, Europe, UK, Burnout and Research
Sep 28, 2020 · 13 mins
Discovering my EU Citizenship too Late
I voted Remain. I’d consider myself an ardent ‘Remainer’ evident by the fact I proudly sport a ‘Bollocks to Brexit’ sticker on my laptop and I cried on a stranger’s shoulder the day the results were announced, but I never really understood what it was that we were losing until now.
Maddy Haughton-Boakes in Europe, Brexit, Opinion, UK and Citizenship
Jul 16, 2020 · 6 mins
Austerity and the COVID-19 Pandemic: in Times of Crisis it is Society that Sustains Britain
A decade-long assault on public services in Britain by the Conservative Party has left a welfare state ill-equipped to manage COVID-19. Yet, the British have rallied to protect the vulnerable reiterating the importance of society
Gen England in Europe and Politics
Mar 20, 2020 · 6 mins
The Case of European Foreign Policy
Narratives and Misconceptions over security in the 21st century
Lefteris in Europe, Opinion and Policy
Jan 23, 2020 · 13 mins
The Youth's Voice at the United Nations
In an exclusive interview with The Metric, German UN Youth Delegate for Sustainable Development Rebecca Freitag and German Youth Delegate to the General Assembly Josephine Hebling give unique insights into their time at the United Nations.
Nov 17, 2019 · 10 mins
Europe between Vision and Division
The crisis of Multilateralism and the Franco-German Cooperation
Lefteris in Europe, Germany, France and Politics
Aug 27, 2019 · 13 mins
Systemic Violence & Structural Conservatism in Greece
The tragic lynching of Zak Kostopoulos
Lefteris in Europe, Greece and LGBTQ
Feb 6, 2019 · 8 mins