The Dire German Energy Situation, Data Privacy and Civil Rights, and More

July 19, 2022

“Cheap Russian energy used to be a key source of the country’s global competitive advantage. Now Russia is making Europe and Germany pay the price for Putin’s war.” Constanze Stelzenmüller discusses the dire energy situation in Germany and calls for a European Union-wide energy security strategy.

Privacy violations have historically put marginalized groups at risk of ostracization, discrimination, and even active physical danger. Samantha Lai and Brooke Tanner write that the recent Supreme Court decision on abortion highlights the pressing need for comprehensive federal privacy legislation to protect vulnerable populations.

Ukrainian refugees can make substantial contributions to the countries that are welcoming them, but the right policies must be in place for them to do so. Instead of assuming that Ukrainians will have short stays, host nations should provide a regular, longer-term migratory status, argues Dany Bahar.

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