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www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Europe news

Russia's celebration of victory in World War II is a key pillar of Putin's rule

Victory Day in Russia celebrates defeating Nazi Germany, remains crucial for Putin's regime and national identity. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Putin is no hurry with the war as 'he is waiting for the results of the US elections'

Putin is waiting for US election results before making moves in Ukraine.
Putin denies Ukrainian national identity and considers Ukraine part of Russia. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 days ago
Germany news

Germany hopes to relive World Cup fairytale' with Euro 2024

Hosted football tournaments like Euro 2024 can positively impact a nation's image and unity, like Germany's experience with the 2006 World Cup. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Germany news

Opinion | How Germany Became Mean

Germany's reputation as a leader of the free world is being challenged due to economic struggles, political instability, and the rise of far-right movements.
The country's commitment to fighting antisemitism is failing, leading to an increase in anti-Muslim sentiment and a coarsening of public life. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

The Fantasy of a Lily-White America

The struggles and complexities of Black lives and politics in America were highlighted in a 1970 Time magazine special issue, reflecting on the aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. [ more ]
Frenchly
2 months ago
France politics

We Could Have Been French - Frenchly

The Louisiana Purchase's impact on American nation-building
Comparison of American and French approaches to national identity [ more ]
euronews
3 months ago
Europe politics

Is Ireland inching closer to being united as one?

Northern Ireland's power-sharing government has been restored with pro-United Ireland parties in key positions
A growing shift in demographics and national identity suggests that Northern Ireland is becoming less unionist and more open to a united Ireland [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
France news

Focus - Israel's 'refuseniks': Meet the conscientious objectors refusing military service

Compulsory military service in Israel is stigmatized and considered a rite of passage for national identity.
Since the Hamas attacks, young conscientious objectors are accused of being traitors. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Education

Hong Kong to restructure primary education to make it more patriotic'

Hong Kong will introduce patriotic education in all primary schools by 2025, aiming to cultivate a sense of national identity among schoolchildren.
The new curriculum will include learning about national security, the opium war, Japan's invasion of China, significant Chinese historical figures, and achievements under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.
The changes were made in line with national-level legislation and aim to strengthen patriotic education in China. [ more ]
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