Europe’s Economic Future: Should It Follow America’s Lead or Forge Its Own Path?
The Draghi report warns of stagnation, but does Europe need more growth—or a new economic vision?
Politics
Analysis and debate on European and national politics, democracy, the rule of law, parties and elections, and Europe’s place in the world.
Europe’s Last Chance: Unite or Fall Apart
As global tensions rise, Europe faces a stark choice—build a defence force and reshape global finance or risk irrelevance.
Austerity Strikes Again: The Hidden Agenda Behind the Cuts
Austerity is back—driven by politics, not economics. From the UK to Argentina and the US, the stakes are high.
The End of the ‘West’ and Europe’s Future
The West Is Over! What This Means for Europe.
How the Right Hijacked the Working Class for Culture Wars
The alliance between reactionary forces and the working class is not built on shared economic interests but on a manufactured sense of cultural identity.
What Germany’s Election Means for the Western Left
Fear of being left behind economically and socially proved to be potent fuel for the far-right Alternative für Deutschland, which for the first time won more votes than the Social Democrats.
Europe’s Last Chance: Why the Union Must Reform or Face Ruin
Amid global autocrats and rising inequality, the European Union’s future hinges on structural reforms, ambitious investments and sustainability.
The EU Minimum Wage Directive: To Be or Not to Be?
Court challenge to EU minimum wage directive exposes tensions between legal interpretation, political compromise and social policy.
How to Finance European Defence?
Europe must balance rising defence needs with social spending, or risk political turmoil and far-right gains.
Europe Needs an Ambitious Clean Industrial Deal with a Strong Social Heart
Judith Kirton-Darling and Isabelle Barthès
Europe must act now to secure industrial jobs, ensure a Just Transition, and strengthen social conditions.
The Transatlantic Alliance Is Dying—What Comes Next for Europe?
With US power in retreat, Europe must decide: unite, or face irrelevance in a dangerous world.
Europe Alone
Europe stands at a crossroads: unite, rearm, and lead—or risk irrelevance in a dangerous new world.
Facing Trump: Why Europe Must Revive Common Debt
Mario Draghi’s report called for bold investment and common debt issuing, but it is fuelling a dangerous deregulatory push across Europe.
Austria’s Conservatives Trapped: Coalition or Collapse?
The ÖVP’s’ coalition gamble failed, leaving Austrian politics adrift.
Totalitarian Democracy: How Populist Leaders Are Undermining Democracy
Populist leaders exploit democracy to consolidate power, dismantle institutions and sideline expertise.
PartnerUp: Transforming Adult Education Through Lifelong Learning and Collaboration in Europe
Read about the achievements of PartnerUp Project.