Why Putin Does Not Want Peace in Ukraine
Even America's most Russia-friendly president cannot deliver the ceasefire Moscow's strategic calculations demand.
Politics
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Violence As Policy in Trump’s America
Trump uses far-right activist's killing to justify violence while portraying himself as victim.
The Far Right Is Winning In Austria—Even In Opposition
Austria's government cuts welfare whilst hardening on immigration—a losing strategy that strengthens the far right.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete as Policy: Why Deregulation Won’t Save EU Innovation
The European Commission's push to slash regulations in pursuit of competitiveness risks undermining the very foundations of technological progress.
The Middle East Conflict: What Would Albert Einstein Have Said?
Albert Einstein’s genius for unconventional thinking offers a provocative framework for breaking today's deadly stalemate through economic compensation.
Federation or Vassalisation, It’s Decision Time
Europe must choose: federal union and self-determination, or decline into division and American vassalage.
Germany’s Minimum Wage Hike In Accordance With The European Minimum Wage Directive
Germany’s wage commission sets a new course, linking pay floor to EU benchmark after years of modest rises.
Europe’s Energy Divide: Why the Green Transition Risks Leaving Half the Continent Behind
As fossil fuel dependency threatens sovereignty, the EU's fragmented response deepens existing inequalities.
Reclaiming Sutan Sjahrir: The Quiet Moral Core of Democratic Socialism in Southeast Asia
Sutan Sjahrir, Indonesia’s first Prime Minister, offers a forgotten blueprint for ethical leadership.
Housing Crisis Threatens to Fracture Central and Eastern Europe
A lack of affordable housing in urban centres is driving political instability across Central and Eastern Europe.
Europe’s Perilous Path: It’s a Rush Before the Crash
Europe is on a self-destructive course with no plausible remedies for mounting problems. The result is widespread uncertainty, helplessness and fear.
The EU’s Landmark Mercosur Deal Promises Much But Delivers Little
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?
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
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
While the West rightly resists Russian aggression, European leaders risk self-respect and global standing by appeasing Donald Trump.
Europe’s Far Right Copies Trump—And It’s Working
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
The United States' latest tariffs on Europe and Mexico demand a bold European response to reshape the global order.