The eurozone crisis has revealed profoundly different national narratives and a striking European democratic deficit.

The eurozone crisis has revealed profoundly different national narratives and a striking European democratic deficit.

Merkel’s role in the diplomatic frenzy over Ukraine creates a new political reality in Europe.

When Russia, China and the Arab world claim their rightful place in the global media landscape.
![The European Parliament urged the commission 'to propose a communication strategy to counter the Russian propaganda campaign', writes Keulen [EPA]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014121714228568734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Anti-Islam rallies are haunting Germany and the need to define a new concept of ‘German-ness’.
![The surge of the anti-Islamisation movement has led to polarisation of the public opinion, writes Keulen [Getty]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/20151743715487734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
The MH17 tragedy has outraged the Dutch, inevitably affecting relations with Russia.
![The Dutch public has gone through a whirl of emotions following the MH17 tragedy, writes Keulen [Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20148393038477734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
What will become of Spain’s monarchy after the king’s abdication?
![Demonstrators call for a referendum on the Spanish Monarchy after the abdication of King Juan Carlos on June 2, 2014 in Seville, Spain. [Getty Image]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014656923785734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
EU politicians are using the issue of immigration for political gains at the upcoming EU elections.
![Ahead of EU elections, Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders stirred controversy calling for 'fewer Moroccans' in the Netherlands [AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20145219649278580_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Professional journalism must take centre stage in our attempts to create a better world.
![A Tunisian journalist displays his press card during a rally to mark World Press Freedom Day in Tunis [EPA]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20145364552975734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)