John Weeks argues in our ‘just transition’ series that its success is linked to a political message of hope.
Social Europe articles on politics
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Isn’t a wealth tax common sense?
The wealth tax proposals advanced by Democratic US presidential primary contenders have drawn vehement criticism from many who should be supporting them.
Access to social assistance and rights for homeless people
Homeless people tend to have individualised, complex needs. But their first requirement is simple—a home.
Russia’s path toward a better political capitalism
Branko Milanovic explains the possible thinking behind Vladimir Putin’s recent clouded constitutional announcements.
Class struggle à la droite
Populism is boosted by economic crises, but its roots are cultural.
Telling a different story: the media and ‘just transition’
Continuing our series on ‘just transition’, Natalie Bennett argues that the media have an ethical responsibility to foster public understanding.
The fierce urgency of COP26
Adam Tooze stresses that the critical COP26 conference later this year hinges on European unity and radical leadership.
The Green Deal and a disordered world
The European Green Deal is a ray of hope but it faces two huge challenges: it must go global and the finances must be found.
Building a progressive alliance in Britain
Labour must abandon faith in one more heave for Westminster victory and embrace a progressive alliance, including for electoral reform.
Leaving Europe
Paul Mason turns in his Social Europe column from postcapitalism to the theme of post-Brexit Britain.
Germany’s Zeitenwende of 1989-90 and its contemporary European reverberations
Sepia images of the historical sweep via the fall of the Berlin wall to the reunification of Germany, and so of Europe, look much clearer than today’s turning point.
Europe and the tragedy of Israel/Palestine
Amid the intractable struggle in Israel/Palestine for the moral high ground of legitimate victimhood, Europe has a historic responsibility.
