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Publications
The middle class recovers
The middle class grew until the 2008 economic crash, declined during COVID, and has now returned to its previous share of the population.
4 mins
Assessing Trump’s aggressive deportation goals (part 1): how many migrants and which ones?
Trump's ‘Operation Aurora’ aims to implement his campaign-promised immigration policies, including mass deportation of imnmigrants.
10 mins
The fall of the Assad regime and what it means for Syrian refugees
Syrian refugees face uncertainty in the EU and Turkey post-Assad, with shifting policies affecting their safety.
15 mins
What to expect from Poland’s EU Council presidency in 2025
Poland takes over the rotating presidency of the EU Council with the approach of impartial mediator, but with an eye on its national lines.
7 mins