Democracy Under Siege: Trade Unions Rise as a Bulwark Against the Far Right
Trade unions are poised to defend the institutions that bind society together.
Politics
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American Suicide
Mere months into his term, Trump wrecks global trade, abandons allies, empowers rivals, pushing America towards collapse.
Georgia’s Geopolitical Fixation Masks a Deeper Crisis of Representation
Excessive focus on external threats obscures fundamental flaws in Georgia's political system.
Fighting for Social Europe When Europe Is at War
Europe faces its first major conflict since integration began, posing profound questions about unity, security, and the future of its social dimension.
Tariffs, the Dollar, and the End of Free Trade Consensus
Tariffs, crypto grift, and chaos—or is a deeper economic reordering already reshaping the global system?
Defence or Welfare? Europe Can Afford Both, and Must
Amidst geopolitical shifts, the notion that Europe must choose between security and social support is not only politically dangerous but also economically unsound.
Europe’s Equality Pledge in Peril: Can a Landmark Anti-Discrimination Law Be Saved?
A long-stalled EU proposal to broaden anti-discrimination protections faces withdrawal.
Trump’s Tariff Gamble: Global Chaos or Calculated Concessions?
A looming trade war and security threats leave European leaders scrambling to decipher the American president's true intentions.
Industrial Policy for the Twin Transformation – A Progressive Agenda is Needed Now!
The EU’s twin transformation requires a careful balance between climate action, digitalisation, and social fairness.
Platform Workers Crave Security, Not Freedom!
They are not entrepreneurs: Study shows platform workers across 26 countries demand welfare state support and social security.
Why Trump Keeps Winning: The Truth No One Admits
Anger, not just inequality, drives white working-class voters—progressives must face uncomfortable truths to push back.
Donald Trump Is a Globalist
Trump’s MAGA agenda poses as anti-globalist—but masks a self-serving, chaotic new form of globalism.
EU Secretly Shields Banks from Accountability—Here’s How
Powerful lobbying has quietly exempted finance from an EU sustainability law, risking Europe's environmental and human rights commitments.
Why Belgian Workers Are Striking Today – The Real Cost of the Arizona Coalition’s Austerity Agenda
Belgian workers today protest deep cuts and the government’s refusal to tax the wealthy as needed.
How the World Can Push Back: The Playbook to Counter Trump’s Second Term
As Trump tears up democratic norms, foreign governments must counter his playbook with bold, coordinated resistance.
Why Young Voters Are Ignoring Mainstream Politics
Political parties are failing to connect with young voters—can they rethink their strategies before it is too late?
Trump’s Oval Office Spectacle: When Power Becomes a Stage for Humiliation
Trump’s Oval Office Spectacle: When Power Becomes a Stage for Humiliation.