Expert Comment
Major EU study finds antisemitism on the increase - Expert Comment
According to a new report from the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency, antisemitism in the EU is getting worse and Jews are increasingly worried about the risk of harassment. Dr Christine Achinger, Associate Professor in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, discusses the roots of modern antisemitism, and explores what can be done to tackle the problem.
France's 'yellow vest' protests could provoke constitutional crisis - expert comment
"The recent warning by the French government that there could be deaths in the protests anticipated this weekend is a very disturbing development." Dr Oliver Davis, Reader in French Studies comments on the ongoing 'yellow vest' protests in France.
"Le Grand Kilo" - expert comment
"The kilogram was first introduced by the French revolutionary government in 1795, a symbol of a more enlightened and rational future." Dr James Poskett,Assistant Professor in the History of Science and Technology at the University of Warwick, explains why scientists should take heart from today's vote on redefining the kilogramme.
"the Hesse state elections mark a decisive shift in German politics" - Expert Comment
Professor Jan Palmowski reflects on the implications for German politics of the poor results for the CDU party and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in the Hesse state election this weekend.
Dr Rashmi Varma responds to the Supreme Court Judgement in India on Section 377
India's Supreme Court has repealed Section 377, a law used to criminalise homosexuality. Dr Rashmi Varma comments.