Since even before being sworn in as president of France in 2017, Emmanuel Macron has been a prominent advocate of the European Union in a time of growing Euroscepticism. Throughout his presidency, France, Europe, and the world have experienced political upheaval such as the covid-19 pandemic, Brexit, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine with various consequences. The aim of this thesis is to analys

Sverige har genomfört en ny lagreform som möjliggör användandet av anonyma vittnen. Syftet med lagen är att stärka vittnesskyddet och bryta tystandeskulturen inom kriminella miljöer för att förbättra möjligheterna att klara upp brott. Lagändringen innebär en stor förändring över hur den svenska rättstillämpningen har sett ut innan och väcker många frågor om rättssäkerhet. Uppsatsen undersöker vadSweden has implemented a new law that allows the use of anonymous wit-nesses. The purpose of the legal form is to strengthen witness protection and break the culture of silence within criminal environments, thereby im-proving the ability to solve crimes. This legal reform represents a signifi-cant shift in how Swedish law has previously been applied and raises many questions about legal certainty.

The Swedish state's work regarding civil defense and preparedness has always been an outstanding quality of the Scandinavian nation. During the cold war, civil preparedness was a concept that thoroughly defined Swedish society, while the peace brought on by the fall of the Soviet Union put these policies on hold. Recent events however have led to a renewed focus on civil preparedness within Sw

Street-level bureaucrats play a vital role in the successful implementation of policies, and their actions significantly shape the outcomes of public welfare programs. In recent years, Swedish social services have faced criticism for their inability to adequately support children at risk of being recruited into criminal networks, despite Sweden's history of having one of the world's best s

Den gröna nyindustrialiseringen i norra Sverige har tillskrivits en ledande roll i den gröna omställningen nationellt och globalt. Denna studie undersöker de diskurser som omger nyindustrialiseringen i en klimatpolitisk kontext, med utgångspunkt i Laclau och Mouffes diskursteori. Genom att identifiera diskursiva konfliktlinjer i “Regeringens klimathandlingsplan – hela vägen till netto noll” och de

This paper analyzes Donald Trump’s evolving rhetoric on undocumented migration during the Biden administration, building on previous literature related to the use of language to delegitimize migrants. Employing a discourse analysis based on Laclau and Mouffe’s discourse theory, we examine Donald Trump's remarks surrounding illegal immigrants in the United States through 7 major speeches from 2

During the last few years, wind power has become a highly debated topic in Swedish politics. The reason for this being a debated topic is among others due to municipalities often using their veto that stops the expansion of wind power. A lack of social acceptance is often mentioned as the primary reason for municipalities to use their veto. This thesis uses Maarten A. Hajer’s argumentative discour

Based on the principle of Freedom of Association, sports traditionally hold a unique role in society with a significant level of autonomy. This autonomy has allowed Sports Governing Bodies to establish their own rules and regulatory frameworks with limited external interference and has led to the perception that the governance of sports operate outside the general legal society. Over time however,

The purpose of this paper is to examine an international norm, R2P, which is designed to ensure the security of civilians and protect them from atrocities such as genocide and war crimes when a state can no longer fulfill this responsibility. This paper will analyze the development, dissemination, and application of the norm through an examination of interventions in Libya and Syria. It will use t

This thesis investigates the portrayal of intimate partner violence (IPV) in The Invisible Man and It Ends with Us, focusing on the cultural narratives these films construct and their broader social implications. Drawing on Critical Discourse Analysis, Stuart Hall’s Representation Theory, and Raewyn Connell’s concept of the gender order, the study explores how the films depict IPV and engage with

This study aims to examine the national level measures implemented in Sweden to counter the threats posed by violent Islamist radicalization. The study will focus on two main government actors and their roles in countering this threat. These actors are the Swedish Security Service (Säkerhetspolisen) and the Center for Preventing Violent Extremism (Center mot våldsbejakande extremism). Moghaddam’s

This thesis critically examines the Global Digital Compact (GDC), a United Nations initiative addressing global digital disparities and fostering equitable digital governance. Using postcolonial theory and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), it explores the GDC’s language, power dynamics, and stakeholder representation. The study reveals that the GDC mirrors colonial dependency patterns, with the G

Rättsområdet ”hyra av lös sak” är i stort sett oreglerat i Norden. Historiskt sett har denna kontraktsform sällan varit frekvent förekommande eller rört föremål av högt värde Inom civilrättens område har de nordiska länderna mycket gemensamt. Mycket av detta har på ett ideologiskt plan sitt ursprung i skandinavismen som växte sig stark i mitten på 1800-talet. Genom denna kom länderna att utarbeta The legal area of "hiring of personal property" is largely unregulated in the Nordic countries. Historically, this type of contract has rarely been of fre-quent use or valued concerns. Within the field of civil law, the Nordic countries have much in common. Much of this has its ideological origins in Scandinavianism, which gained momentum in the mid-19th century. This movement led the c

The conflict between India and Pakistan is one of the world’s still running, longest and enduring rivalries, marked by both direct and indirect strategies. This thesis investigates how nuclear capability has influenced the conflict dynamics between these two neighboring states. Using theories such as Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) and the Stability-Instability Paradox (SIP). Arguments that nucle

This study examines members of parliament's perceptions of lobbying in Sweden and analyzes how these perceptions relate to the deliberative democratic ideal. The study is based on qualitative face-to-face interviews with eleven members of parliament from different parties and committees. The results show that the members of parliament have a complex view of lobbying, where they recognize both

Since the new term of office began and “Tidöpartierna” came to power, climate politics has reportedly changed direction. There are different ways to view this shift, but from a theory-based approach, the two official Swedish climate action plans from 2019 and 2023 will be analyzed to determine whether security concepts differ. The thesis utilizes security discourses with securitization theory to d

This study analyzes the differences and similarities between right- and left-wing populism through an ideational analysis of the political rhetoric of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders during the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign. The study used the framework of Mudde and Kaltwassers definition of populism as a “thin ideology”, and the research identifies the differences and similarities between the t

Trots att 1985 års produktansvarsdirektiv varit i kraft i snart 40 år har det ansetts som ett effektivt och relevant instrument. Framväxten av ny teknologi, däribland artificiell intelligens, har dock bidragit till att direktivet brister i vissa hänseenden. EU har nu antagit ett nytt produktansvarsdirektiv, som ersätter 1985 års direktiv. Denna uppsats syftar till att undersöka hur det nya produktAlthough the 1985 Product Liability Directive has been in force for almost 40 years, it has been considered an effective and important instrument. However, the development of new technologies, including artificial intelligence, has revealed certain shortcomings in the directive. EU has now adopted a new Product Liability Directive, which replaces the 1985 directive. This essay aims to analyze how

In 2023, the U.S. Department of State launched the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, a new diplomatic strategy aimed at utilizing music as a tool for foreign policy. This study aims to examine this music diplomacy initiative by exploring how music can be used as a tool for soft power and as a means of cultural diplomacy. Through a qualitative content analysis of communication material from offici

This essay aims to expand on current knowledge about soft power and public diplomacy by investigating the intersection between gastrodiplomacy, nation branding and narrative analysis. The paper hopes to contribute to the concept development of the still young field of gastrodiplomacy by applying a narrative perspective to a culinary campaign. South Korea’s Korean Cuisine to the World-campaign is i