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The EU’s Landmark Mercosur Deal Promises Much But Delivers Little

The EU’s Landmark Mercosur Deal Promises Much But Delivers Little

Simela Papatheophilou, Werner Raza and Bernhard Tröster

The revised EU-Mercosur trade deal offers limited economic benefits for Europe, while its environmental provisions may undermine the bloc’s climate ambitions.

Will Denmark Lead Europe Towards a Super-Rich Tax?

Will Denmark Lead Europe Towards a Super-Rich Tax?

Isabelle Brachet

Despite past failures, growing public support and recent international initiatives offer Copenhagen an opportunity to push for wealth taxation.

Britain Rediscovers Europe as Macron and Merz Lead a Democratic Reawakening

Britain Rediscovers Europe as Macron and Merz Lead a Democratic Reawakening

Polly Toynbee

With Trump looming and war in Europe, Britain finds renewed purpose in unity with France and Germany.

Europe’s Appeasement Dilemma: The Price of Standing Against Putin

Europe’s Appeasement Dilemma: The Price of Standing Against Putin

Frank Hoffer

While the West rightly resists Russian aggression, European leaders risk self-respect and global standing by appeasing Donald Trump.

The ECB’s Strategic Review: A Betrayal of Europe’s Workers

The ECB’s Strategic Review: A Betrayal of Europe’s Workers

Ludovic Voet

The European Central Bank’s latest strategic assessment ignores critical lessons, perpetuating a harmful economic myth and undermining labour’s vital role.

Europe’s Far Right Copies Trump—And It’s Working

Europe’s Far Right Copies Trump—And It’s Working

Paul Mason

Leaked plans show Germany’s far right plotting a radical power grab with global implications.

America’s Systemic Chaos Strategy: Europe Must Forge a New Path

America’s Systemic Chaos Strategy: Europe Must Forge a New Path

Mario Pianta

The United States’ latest tariffs on Europe and Mexico demand a bold European response to reshape the global order.

When Ideology Trumps Economic Interests

When Ideology Trumps Economic Interests

Dani Rodrik

The fall of Biden’s green subsidies reveals ideology, not economics, as the true force in US politics.

The Competitiveness Trap: Why Only Shared Prosperity Delivers Economic Strength—and Resilience Against the Far Right

The Competitiveness Trap: Why Only Shared Prosperity Delivers Economic Strength—and Resilience Against the Far Right

Marija Bartl

Europe’s pervasive far-right challenge is enduring.

The End of an Era: What’s Next After Globalisation?

The End of an Era: What’s Next After Globalisation?

Apostolos Thomadakis

The age of global consensus has ended, demanding a new, strategic, and resilient approach to globalisation.

Germany’s Subcontracting Ban in the Meat Industry

Germany’s Subcontracting Ban in the Meat Industry

Şerife Erol, Anneliese Kärcher, Thorsten Schulten and Manfred Walser

A landmark German law has drastically improved working conditions in the meat industry.

EU’s New Fiscal Rules: Balancing Budgets with Green and Digital Ambitions

EU’s New Fiscal Rules: Balancing Budgets with Green and Digital Ambitions

Philipp Heimberger

The recently enacted EU fiscal framework aims for fiscal prudence but poses challenges for funding the green and digital transition.

The Dangerous Metaphor of Unemployment “Scarring”

The Dangerous Metaphor of Unemployment “Scarring”

Tom Boland and Ray Griffin

The concept of “scarring” in unemployment policy is a misleading metaphor with significant, negative consequences for individuals.

Why Progressive Governments Keep Failing — And How to Finally Win Back Voters

Why Progressive Governments Keep Failing — And How to Finally Win Back Voters

Mariana Mazzucato

Progressives must act fast, make change visible, and perform powerfully — or watch populists fill the void.

A Transatlantic Reckoning: Why Europe Needs a New Pact Beyond Defence Spending

A Transatlantic Reckoning: Why Europe Needs a New Pact Beyond Defence Spending

Christophe Sente

The European Union faces an existential choice: succumb to economic nationalism or forge a new transatlantic order.

Trade Unions Resist EU Bid to Weaken Corporate Sustainability Laws

Trade Unions Resist EU Bid to Weaken Corporate Sustainability Laws

Social Europe

Global labour leaders warn that proposed changes could leave millions of workers exposed.

The West’s Defence Now Depends on Trump’s Mood Swings

The West’s Defence Now Depends on Trump’s Mood Swings

Stefan Stern

As Trump looms over NATO, Europe must rediscover resilience – and its own collective voice.

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