The Illiberal International
Stalin, in the first decade of Soviet power, backed the idea of “socialism in one country,” meaning that, until conditions ripened, socialism was for the
Politics
Analysis and debate on European and national politics, democracy, the rule of law, parties and elections, and Europe’s place in the world.
Working Longer By Working Less?
There are limits to the effectiveness of Member States’ pension reforms… Europe, it’s often said, is experiencing a worsening ageing crisis. European governments grappling with
Setting A New Agenda For Fair World Trade
As the weather cools and Europeans get back to work after the summer break, the temperature of the EU trade policy row is hotting up.
The Attacks On Poles In Britain Is Part Of A Rise Of Nationalism And Racism In Europe. Including Poland
Arkadiusz Jóżwik had been standing outside a pizza take-away in Harlow, Essex, chatting to his friends in Polish, when a group of up to 12
What Does Brexit Mean? When We Have Decided What You Voted For, We Will Tell You
It used to be claimed during the Cold War that in the countries of the Soviet bloc elections could not take place until the government
Greece: Lower Primary Surpluses After 2018 And Sustainable Debt Relief
Beginning from the first weeks of September and during the next few months, the European Union and Eurozone will have to provide convincing answers to
Populism And Social Democracy’s Distress
The EU’s political landscape is being transformed as the economic and the refugee crises intertwine with terror. Populism is becoming consistently a rising force across
How Hungary Systematically Violates European Norms On Refugee Protection
In 2015, Hungary became one of the main entry points to the European Union for migrants and refugees. The police registered 400,000 irregular migrants and
Transition To Transfers: Options For EMU Level Unemployment Insurance
In his new book on the euro, Joseph Stiglitz mentions unemployment insurance as part of a reform program that could make monetary union sustainable and
How To Tame The Populists
In many Western democracies, right-wing populists, energized by self-proclaimed victories over “establishment elites,” are doubling down on the claim that globalization lies at the root
The Lesson From Brexit Is That Too Much Market And Too Little State Invites A Backlash
Several commentators have suggested that the UK’s decision to leave the European Union illustrates that governments must pay greater attention to the ‘losers’ from globalisation.
Understanding Trump’s Use Of Language
Note: This is a follow-up to my previous piece. Please read that piece first. The Responsible Reporter’s Problem Responsible reporters in the media normally transcribe
Why Don’t We Trust Our Leaders?
In developed democracies today, political leadership is increasingly up for grabs. Voters, clearly tired of the status quo, want change at the top, leaving even
Three Paths To European Disintegration
For once, Marine Le Pen, the leader of France’s far-right National Front, may be correct. She has called the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the
Why Democracy Requires Trusted Experts
Last month, I wrote a commentary asking why voters in the United Kingdom supported leaving the European Union, defying the overwhelming weight of expert opinion
The Nansen Passport – A Solution To The Legal Statuses Of Refugees
More than 1.2 million migrants have come to Europe in the past year – most of them from Syria. One year after the ‘long summer