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.
Catherine De Vries
To Counter Populism and Bolster Security, Europe Must Reinvest In Its Citizens
Facing security threats and rising populism, Europe needs state investment in citizens, not austerity that fuelled discontent.
Can Europe overcome the radical right to forge a new path?
The EU faces mounting pressure to address economic, security, and climate challenges.
Geert Wilders and Dutch coalition prospects
The election victory in the Netherlands for the Party for Freedom fits into a wider picture of European radical-right populism.
The Globalization Backlash: It’s Both Culture and the Economy, Stupid
Political and economic cooperation across borders is experiencing mounting levels of popular resistance. The outcome of the Brexit vote, the election of Donald Trump, and
Could Brexit Be A Unifying Moment For Europe?
After the shock of the British referendum on EU membership last week, many pointed to a possible silver lining for the EU. Brexit could spark
Why The Left Is Split Over Europe
How has opposition to the European Union changed in light of the Greek debt crisis, the UK’s planned referendum on EU membership, and the migration