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.
Politics
Analysis and debate on European and national politics, democracy, the rule of law, parties and elections, and Europe’s place in the world.
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?
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.
The Competitiveness Trap: Why Only Shared Prosperity Delivers Economic Strength—and Resilience Against the Far Right
Europe’s pervasive far-right challenge is enduring.
The End of an Era: What’s Next After Globalisation?
The age of global consensus has ended, demanding a new, strategic, and resilient approach to globalisation.
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
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 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
Mariana Mazzucato and Rainer Kattel
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
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
Global labour leaders warn that proposed changes could leave millions of workers exposed.
The West’s Defence Now Depends on Trump’s Mood Swings
As Trump looms over NATO, Europe must rediscover resilience – and its own collective voice.