FES Cyprus Podcast - Beyond the Divide

Hubert Faustmann, the director of the FES-office in Cyprus talks with four activists and academics about the situation of the LGTBI-movement on the divided island.

Last year more than 13.000 migrants arrived on the divided island of Cyprus turning the Republic in the south into the EU member with the highest number of migrants and asylum seekers per head in the EU. This podcast discusses the reasons and consequences of this surge in numbers as well as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the situation of the refugees in Cyprus. Hubert Faustmann, the director of the FES Office in Cyprus talks about those issues with one of the leading experts, Nicos Trimikliniotis, Professor for Sociology and Law at the University of Nicosia and director of the Center for Fundamental Rights in Cyprus.

Report on Socio-economic and Political impact of Austerity Policies in north Cyprus Sertac Sonan, one of the authors of the FES-Report on the social and political impact of austerity policies in north Cyprus, discusses the main findings of the report with Hubert Faustmann, the director of the FES office in Nicosia.

From Crisis to Cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean - A Unified Strategy for Regional Governance Welcome to "Navigating Waters," where we explore the vital intersection of policy and cooperation in addressing Mediterranean water challenges. In this episode, we focus on two key policy briefs: "From Crisis to Cooperation: Addressing Mediterranean Water Governance Through Coordinated Action" and "Key Water Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean: A Call for Regional Cooperation." The Mediterranean region is grappling with a water crisis that underscores the need for effective governance. Join us as we delve into the impact of governance on sustainability and security, emphasizing the call for a comprehensive intra-regional water governance framework. In the Eastern Mediterranean, countries face diverse water-related challenges, from insufficient supplies to demographic shifts. This policy brief highlights these issues and examines how effective water management can foster regional collaboration. Join us as we navigate the waters of policy, cooperation, and sustainable solutions, exploring the intricacies of locally adapted policies and multi-level governance. Discover the collaborative efforts needed for a resilient and water-secure future in the Mediterranean region.

Implications for Cyprus Emine Eminel Sülün delves into the political dynamics surrounding crucial Eastern Mediterranean interconnector projects. It highlights the importance of initiatives like the EuroAsia and EuroAfrica Interconnector in ensuring a secure and sustainable electricity supply for the region. These projects are particularly addressing the isolation of Cyprus' and Israel's electricity grids. While they serve energy security purposes, the paper suggests that these interconnectors should be part of a larger vision for an interconnected Mediterranean power system, promoting a low-carbon regional energy framework beyond geopolitical faultiness.