Ami Jin

Author: Ami Jin Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend European Civil Society Week in Brussels, an annual gathering hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) that brings together activists, policymakers, academics, journalists, and civil society organizations from across Europe. The event serves as a platform where citizens and institutions can engage directly in discussions about resolving issues like poverty and social exclusion, fostering civic engagement,...

Author: Ami Jin Portugal’s presidential election confirmed the dominance of moderate socialism while revealing enduring far-right currents. António José Seguro, the Socialist Party candidate, won decisively, capturing 66.8% of votes in major urban districts. Seguro celebrated the victory as a collective achievement : “This victory is not mine. It is ours. It belongs to every person who believed and has hope for a better country, for a modern and just Portugal, where we are all equal in our...

Author: Ami Jin Europe frequently presents itself as a global model of inclusion. The European Commission states that “ equality, diversity, and inclusion are a top priority .” Cities market themselves as cosmopolitan spaces where cultures meet and intermingle. Yet across the continent, the reality experienced by migrants is more complicated: their cultures are embraced, but their belonging is not. Image credits: DOSB and Portugalthecountry Diversity is welcomed when it appears on a...