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Twice is the charm? On Iceland’s Relations with the European Union

This coming Saturday, 29 August, Icelanders will go to the polls to decide on their country’s accession to the European Union. If the supporters of integration win the referendum, Iceland will resume the negotiations with Brussels that have been frozen since 2015 and may, perhaps, lead to a return to the enlargement of the Community.

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TC/2026/19 Essay Truth API: Monetization of Inside Information? Trump Media has launched the Truth API. Service priced at $60,000 to $100,000 per month that gives select companies access to the president’s posts milliseconds ahead of the rest of the world. Is this a legal monetization of public information, or does it cross into insider trading? Aug 2026 → TC/2026/18 Comment Labubu, spinners, and other gimmicks – why are people crazy about “viral” toys? Oto dokładne tłumaczenie podanego tekstu na język angielski: A short commentary in which the author attempts to explain what drives the success of "viral toys" such as Labubu, fidget spinners, Tamagotchi, and the like. Aug 2026 → TC/2026/17 Comment The French government is helping Marine Le Pen raise funds for her presidential campaign. A breach of the cordon sanitaire? The French government met with major banks to help Marine Le Pen secure funds for her presidential campaign. Officially, the goal is to protect against foreign financing; in practice, it is another signal of the weakening cordon sanitaire around the Rassemblement National. Aug 2026 → TC/2026/16 Article France at a Crossroads: The 2027 Elections and the European Union France is entering the 2027 presidential election in a state of record political fragmentation and fiscal crisis, with Marine Le Pen leading in the polls for the second round for the first time. The outcome of this election will determine whether France remains one of the primary architects of European integration or joins the eurosceptic "Europe of Nations" block. Aug 2026 → TC/2026/15 Comment Why Are There No Vignettes in Poland? A Short History and the Operation of Vignette Systems in the V4 Countries How did vignettes become so widespread across the V4 countries? Why doesn't Poland have them? Explore our trivia-packed guide to find out! Aug 2026 → TC/2026/14 Article The 2026 Venice Biennale – Art in the Shadow of Politics As they do every two years, the eyes of the entire world turned to Venice for the Biennale. This prestigious contemporary art exhibition attracts thousands of tourists, artists, and critics, and prompts reflection on the state of the modern world. However, this year’s discussions surrounding the event quickly shifted from cultural venues to political arenas due to numerous controversies. Aug 2026 → TC/2026/13 Comment Japan has established a centralized intelligence agency Sanae Takaichi’s government has fulfilled one of the most important provisions of the coalition agreement, which was to strengthen Japan’s intelligence services. A new intelligence agency has been operational since July 31, 2026, with the aim of more effectively combating foreign infiltration. Aug 2026 → TC/2026/12 Essay The conflict that defines the Middle East – the history, challenges and upheavals in US-Iran relations US-Iran relations are one of the most turbulent axes of contemporary geopolitics. A history of close alliance, betrayal, revolution, sanctions, wars and failed attempts at reconciliation. From the overthrow of Mosaddegh in 1953 to open warfare in 2026, this conflict has shaped the entire Middle East, and its repercussions are felt across the global balance of power. Aug 2026 → TC/2026/12 Article The European Tank of the Future: European Armored Vehicle Programs and the Controversy Surrounding Them An overview of the current programs for the European tank of the future, focusing on their current stage of development. Jul 2026 → TC/2026/11 Essay An Overview of Tajikistan’s Geopolitical Situation Since the Central Asian countries gained independence following the collapse of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, their borders and relations with one another have remained the subject of numerous conflicts, though these are often overlooked by the broader international community. Jul 2026 → TC/2026/10 Essay The FIFA World Cup as a Clash of Cultures, Customs, and Social Norms, and as a Tool of Soft Power The World Cup is not only a sporting competition but also a massive cultural gathering that highlights differences in customs, values, and lifestyles. Along with the excitement of the games come numerous controversies, demonstrating that global events often serve as a mirror reflecting the problems of the modern world. Jul 2026 → TC/2026/09 Comment Operation Purifying Fire The World Cup is not only a sporting competition but also a massive cultural gathering that highlights differences in customs, values, and lifestyles. Along with the excitement of the games come numerous controversies, demonstrating that global events often serve as a mirror reflecting the problems of the modern world. Jul 2026 → TC/KS/2026/02 Announcement from the Association Project Launch: State Budget Dear readers, Today, our “Budżet Polski” platform was officially launched and made available to the public. Jul 2026 → TC/2026/08 Essay It has been 10 years since the Brexit referendum, and the U.K. has had six prime ministers since then. Who is the most likely successor to Keir Starmer: Andy Burnham? Over the past 10 years, this is the sixth British prime minister to announce his resignation. How did Keir Starmer rise to power and lose it, and who is his most likely successor, Andy Burnham—and does he have a chance to get Labour back on its feet? Jul 2026 → TC/2026/07 Comment The V4 Summit in Gödöllő: What Happened and What Was Left Out of the Polish Media On June 23 of this year, the V4 summit—which I had been eagerly awaiting—took place in Hungary. It was, in a sense, the implementation of a resolution adopted during an informal meeting on June 18 on the sidelines of the European Council summit regarding the “V4 Restart.” Jun 2026 → TC/2026/06 Comment Petr Macinka and Andrej Babiš vs. Petr Pavel’s Castle: The Battle for Ankara What happened? Jun 2026 → TC/2026/05 Essay Demographic Challenges of Ukraine Jun 2026 → TC/2026/04 Article American Nation and State-Building vs. Reality How did a state, one that was established relatively recently and based on many, often diverse models, fare when it sought to establish statehood beyond its own borders? Jun 2026 → TC/2026/03 Comment Privacy or Competition? Apple vs. the European Union: The Siri AI Issue Jun 2026 → TC/2026/02 Essay Two Revolutions, Two Different Faces. In Search of “Velvet” in the 2018 Armenian Protests Is "velvet" in politics strictly reserved for Czechoslovakia in 1989? An essay on two waves of Armenian protests—2008 and 2018—and the search for velvet features where few think to look for them. Jun 2026 → TC/KS/2026/01 Announcement from the Association The Establishment of Terra Cracovianum In May 2026, seven students at the University of Economics in Kraków, all studying international relations, decided to establish a new analytical center. That is how the Terra Cracovianum think tank was born. May 2026 →
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→ P.01 Interactive Platform: Polish Budget Beta An interactive visualization of Poland’s budget (2011–2026) shows where your tax dollars go. Check out the easy-to-read charts, compare years while accounting for inflation, and see the government’s real priorities. → P.02 Interactive Kraków 2026 Referendum — Map of Results Interactive map of the referendum results in Kraków: voter turnout and results by polling station committee and by precinct. → P.03 Interactive Sejm Calculator Projected distribution of 460 seats using the D'Hondt method — set your party preferences and see the composition of the Sejm.