The Weak Strongman: How Trump’s Presidency Emboldens America’s Enemies
Trump performs strength at home—but abroad, adversaries see only institutional collapse and strategic weakness.
Ballots or Bans: How Should Democracies Respond to Extremists?
As extremists exploit democracy’s freedoms, should constitutions strike back—or always leave judgment to the ballot box?
Mind the Gap: Can Europe Afford Its Green and Digital Future?
Amid vast investment shortfalls, the European Union must rethink its funding strategy to achieve its ambitious goals.
Finland’s Austerity Gamble: Tax Cuts for the Rich, Pain for the Poor
A right-wing government’s fiscal policies, sold as a path to sustainability, appear to favour corporations and the wealthy, while the working majority face harsh cuts.
The Enduring Appeal of the Hybrid Workplace
For some workers, the future of work is not fully remote, nor fully in the office. It is, increasingly, a clever combination of both.
Europe’s Euro Ambition: A Risky Bid for “Exorbitant Privilege”
Christine Lagarde seeks a greater international role for the euro, but Europe’s economic realities present a complex challenge.
Trump’s Attacks on Academia: Is the U.S. University System Itself to Blame?
Amid Donald Trump’s hostility towards universities the question remains: how did the US leading scholars lose trust?
Shaping the Future of Digital Work: A Bold Proposal for Platform Worker Rights
A new draft convention proposes to establish a comprehensive rights and protections for platform workers globally.
Europe Must Adapt to Its Ageing Workforce
As the continent’s birth rates decline and its population ages, policymakers face the urgent task of retaining experienced workers and adapting workplaces.
Poland’s Polarised Election Signals a Wider Crisis for Liberal Democracy
A razor-thin victory for the national-conservative Law and Justice Party reveals deep societal divisions and a broader erosion of centrist coalitions across the West.
Poland’s War Against Itself
A shocking upset hands Poland’s presidency to a far-right populist with a scandal-ridden past and extremist allies.
Europe’s Businesses Face a Quiet Takeover as US Investors Capitalise
American investors are increasingly acquiring European companies, prompting calls for new ownership models to protect economic sovereignty.
Portugal’s Political Earthquake: Centrist Grip Crumbles, Right Ascends
A seismic shift in Portugal’s 2025 elections reflects a broader Western trend: the erosion of centrist dominance and the rise of populist forces.
“The Universities Are the Enemy”: Why Europe Must Act Now
The EU should welcome US scholars fleeing Trump’s assault on academia—and lead in global innovation and freedom.
Britain’s COVID Generation: Why Social Democracy Must Seize the Moment
COVID spotlighted inequality. Europe must act—or lose a generation to austerity’s long shadow and policy neglect.
Trump’s ‘Golden Era’ Fades as European Allies Face Harsh New Reality
Once optimistic, key European leaders who backed Donald Trump now face stinging tariffs and a new, uncompromising Washington.
Closing the Chasm: Central and Eastern Europe’s Continued Minimum Wage Climb
Minimum wages in Central and Eastern Europe continue to rise.