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.
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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.
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.
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.
Ending Britain’s “Brief Encounter” with Brexit
A romantic Brexit reset? UK and EU edge closer to ending their brief but painful post-referendum encounter.
The Future of American Soft Power
Soft power helped America lead the world. Trump’s wrecking ball diplomacy risks handing that role to China.
Europe Day with New Dimensions
Transatlantic Tensions Demand A New Geoeconomic Strategy For Europe.
Funding the Future: Why the EU Needs a Bold New Budget
As the current long-term budget nears its end, the European Parliament is laying down its demands for a more ambitious financial framework to tackle mounting challenges.
The European Union’s Road to Abundance
Why Europe must embrace an “abundance agenda” to deliver results, restore trust, and counter rising populism.
How Sweden’s Welfare Experiment Became a Warning to Europe
Sweden pioneered welfare privatisation, and its controversial model is now being exported across the continent.
The Shadow of Unfreedom: A New Authoritarianism Grips the Globe
A harsh, right-wing authoritarianism is rising, casting a shadow of unfreedom as classic conservatism fades.
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.
The End of Certainty: A New Geopolitical Era Begins in 2025
Nicolas Schmit, Hans Eichel, Jesus Caldera, Stewart Wood, Stefan Collignon, Damon Silvers and Hugo Zsolt de Sousa
Europe must redefine its global role.
A Day to Remember: Why May 8th Should Be a Belgian Holiday
May 8th deserves to be a Belgian public holiday.
The Empire Strikes Back, and Europe is Confused
Amid a world of resurgent imperial powers, a fragmented Europe grapples with its past and uncertain future.