Oscar Barragan

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The new Amsterdam Declaration – an ambitious future for Europe

There are many voices demanding change in Europe, often opposed to furthering the union of European countries. In the back room of a dark bar in Rotterdam, a young political movement called Volt wants the opposite. An even more united Europe after the European elections in May 2019. The multi-coloured lights gleam softly in the […]

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Fact check: “5000 people have received asylum in Sweden due to new regulations”

Swedish nationalist party the Swedish Democrats tweeted via their EU account on January 4th 2019, claiming that “5000 people have received asylum in Sweden due to newly introduced law on upper secondary education”. This is mostly true. The Swedish law Gymnasielagen (directly translated as ‘law on upper secondary education’) came into force on July 1st […]

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New European standards for the care of newborns

Babies are not always born on time. The quality of care of premature infants and newborns varies across Europe. New EU standards are being set on how to best stand up for these tiny lives. The year is 1997. A mother is pregnant for the first time. She goes to the gynaecologist for a routine […]

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EU legislation to fight street harassment is unattainable

Local governments in The Netherlands are taking measures to combat street harassment and French parliament has passed a law to punish offenders, But a prevailing EU legislation is not yet feasible. In the park, on the street, and on the bus going to work. It can be everything from a whistle to shouting and following. […]

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The future of edible insects is buzzing – Will new EU regulations bring change?

Bugs can be the sustainable contender to conventional meat. The newly introduced regulations make it easier for edible insects to enter the EU market, but the “yuck factor” is still a big obstacle to overcome. Cranes are hard at work in in the windy harbor. Trucks in different shapes and sizes crowd the industrial […]

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Oscar Barragan

Hailing from Gothenburg Sweden, a unique concoction of fire and ice finds its way into the Europe in the World program. Born to a Spanish father and Swedish mother, Oscar Barragán carries his unusual Spanish surname with a sense of pride as he strides through the snowy Swedish landscape. Growing up in an international environment […]

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The future of edible insects is buzzing –…

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Earth8th October 2018

Bugs can be the sustainable contender to conventional meat. The newly introduced regulations make it easier for edible insects to enter the EU market, but the “yuck factor” is still a big obstacle to overcome. …

| Article by Oscar Barragan

Biography13th September 2018

Hailing from Gothenburg Sweden, a unique concoction of fire and ice finds its way into the Europe in the World program. Born to a Spanish father and Swedish mother, Oscar Barragán carries his unusual Spanish…

About: Oscar Barragan

Profile

Posts by Oscar:

The new Amsterdam Declaration – an ambitious future for Europe

Fact check: “5000 people have received asylum in Sweden due to new regulations”

New European standards for the care of newborns

EU legislation to fight street harassment is unattainable

The future of edible insects is buzzing – Will new EU regulations bring change?

Oscar Barragan

Oscar Barragan

And it was all yellow

Fact-check: Forget about recovery wishes, if you can…

New European standards for the care of newborns

EU legislation to fight street harassment is unattainable

The future of edible insects is buzzing –…

Oscar Barragan