An Inconvenient Opinion From Europe

Alain Grootaers (b:1964) studied Political Science and International Relations at Brussels University (VUB) and worked as a journalist, chief editor and publisher for Belgian magazines and newspapers, as a tv-host and radio presenter and he’s the author of several books. Alain is currently a columnist, producer and interviewer for the documentary series Headwind, in which scientists are interviewed who have a critical view on current affairs. The series won the Public Vote of the Ultimas, the state prize for culture in Belgium. In his substack “Unconvenient opinion from Europe” he’s focusses on EU politics and the politics of the individual European countries.

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