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America’s Loss Will Not Be Europe’s Gain
Europeans are torn between fearing the vulnerabilities of American decline and seeing in it a chance to assert their own autonomy.
Who will guard The Guardian?
A strike at The Guardian exposes a deeper crisis of solidarity and purpose within the liberal left.
Can Trump broker peace in Ukraine? History may hold the answers
Historical precedents highlight the challenges of finding a sustainable peace.
Ukraine: Putin ante Portas and Trump in the White House
As the war grinds on with devastating costs, the path to a ceasefire may lie in difficult compromises.
A Vanguard for European Defence
Rising conflicts and EU aspirations for autonomy revive the call for a European defence force
How the EU Can Break Barriers for Disabled Workers
Reforming state aid rules could revolutionize the integration of disabled people.
How Trump’s Victory Exposes the Failures of Neoliberalism
After decades of inequality and broken promises, voters chose disruption over progress.
Why the Working Class is Turning to the Far Right
Workers feel abandoned by the centre-left. To reclaim their trust, progressives must deliver bold policies and engage directly with their concerns.
The End of the Liberal West
Donald Trump’s reelection marks a critical moment for the global liberal order, forcing Europe to confront its vulnerabilities and redefine its future.
The Ideology of Donald J. Trump
Trump’s ideology blends mercantilism, profit-driven capitalism, anti-immigration stances, and nationalist anti-imperialism.
Trump Enters the Lecture Hall: Can Gen Z Save Democracy?
With truth under siege, will Generation Z defend democracy or let it fade?
EU business lobbying on sustainability exposed
Ongoing debates about Europe’s Green Deal reveal new evidence of business lobbying’s hidden influence on environmental policies.
Austerity déjà vu: the return of the wrong economic medicine
The EU faces a stark choice: invest boldly in a sustainable, competitive future or risk repeating the mistakes of austerity.
Why the Democrats Lost Workers – And the Election
The Democrats’ failure to reconnect with American workers cost them the election, leaving the party adrift in a coalition dominated by elites and urban professionals
Europe’s Shifting Alliances: Can the EU Stand Up to Trump?
Trump’s return tests the EU’s unity like never before. Can Europe hold its ground, or will divisions reshape the Union’s future?
A diverse regional picture in income disparities across Europe
After years of being sidelined in the European policy debate as labour markets recovered in the wake of the Great Recession, inequality is back on the agenda.