CARMEN CRITELLI

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Carmen Critelli is an Italian journalist and videomaker, currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Journalism, Media and Globalization at the University of Amsterdam. She has been focusing her work on migration issues and human rights. Her experiences in the field help her acknowledge the power of stories, inspiring her to write. Her academic background in European Studies also motivates her to understand better how politics and society, especially in the European Union, come together.

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Cycling Against Borders: Seb’s Journey
Cycling Against Borders: Seb’s Journey

Seb’s journey is no ordinary bike ride. So far, he has cycled over 4,346 kilometers, leaving their home in Amsterdam with a mission: to fight against borders. Their journey will stretch across continents, immersing them in regions shaped by complex histories of migration and conflict. As Seb pedals through 20 borders, he seeks to understand the legacies of Western involvement in these areas and how they keep displacing people from their homes. It’s a journey about awareness, liability, and learning.

Hungary’s Asylum Policy: A Regional Dilemma With Global Implications
Hungary’s Asylum Policy: A Regional Dilemma With Global Implications

On June 13, 2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) fined Hungary 200 million euros and imposed a daily penalty of one million Euros for failing to follow the EU’s asylum laws and for illegally deporting migrants. The ECJ stated that Hungary had committed an "unprecedented and exceptionally serious breach of EU law" by restricting refugees’ right to seek asylum.

Trieste’s Humanitarian Crisis: At the Crossroads of Migration
Trieste’s Humanitarian Crisis: At the Crossroads of Migration

It’s a hot summer night in Trieste, Italy. The air is still, with not a breeze stirring as the city slumbers. But in the shadows of its central piazza, there’s no rest. Underneath the trees of Piazza Libertà, where weary people on the move gather, volunteers from local humanitarian organizations arrive with supplies in hand. Their mission tonight, like many others, is simple but crucial: offer a moment of solace in the midst of chaos.

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