von Lina | Nov. 5, 2025 | Aktuell, Allgemein, Demokratie, Europas Grenzen, Geschichte, Menschen in Not, Philosophie, Politik, Recht
The term homo sacer, literally „sacred man“, originates in Roman law. It referred to a person who could be killed by anyone without it being considered murder, yet could not be used as a religious sacrifice. At first glance, it seems an obscure legal...
von Lina | Nov. 5, 2025 | Allgemein, Geschichte, Kultur, Philosophie, Rumänien
Born in the Romanian village of Rășinari and later settling in Paris, Emil Cioran – a philosopher who never wanted to be called one – became one of the most unsettling voices of 20th century European thought. His works reject systematic philosophy in favor...
von Lina | Nov. 5, 2025 | Aktuell, Allgemein, Demokratie, Extremismus, Politik
Language is never neutral, and nowhere is this more apparent than in politics. Words can shape perception, frame debates and influence the public opinion. In recent years, the term „remigration“ has entered European discourses as a euphemism for...
von Lina | Nov. 5, 2025 | Allgemein
On September 28th, the Czech Republic celebrated Czech State Day – a holiday that commemorates not so much the founding of a state as the legacy of Saint Wenceslas. Wenceslas, Duke of Bohemia in the 10th century, is considered a national saint and a symbol of...
von Lina | Nov. 5, 2025 | Allgemein
The 22nd September is when Bulgaria celebrates its independence – a national celebration that commemorates the state sovereignty gained back in 1908. This day symbolizes and marks an important moment in time for the country where, after centuries of rule under...
von Lina | Nov. 5, 2025 | Allgemein
Malta celebrates its Independence Day on 21 September – a date that means much more to the small Mediterranian island than just a national celebration. It marks the moment when Malta became a modern state after centuries of foreign rule, establishing it as a...
