Austria’s Radical Lurch: Kickl’s Power Grab Looms
A radical leader edges towards transforming Austria’s democracy, sparking widespread concern.
Politics
Analysis and debate on European and national politics, democracy, the rule of law, parties and elections, and Europe’s place in the world.
Hungary: Safe Haven for Poland’s Corrupt Officials?
Fugitive Polish officials accused of corruption find asylum in Hungary, raising concerns about EU rule of law.
The End of Progess? The Dire Consequences of Trump’s Return
Trump’s second presidency could derail progress, dismantle Enlightenment values, and reshape global politics for the worse.
Why Populists Are Winning: The Broken Promise of Liberal Democracy
As democracy falters, voters turn to populists. Can innovation save democracy from its outdated frameworks?
An American Catastrophe
Trump’s second term will devastate democracy, erode global norms, and deepen the consequences of America’s collective folly.
Populists Are Taking Over—Here’s Why Democracy Is Failing
Dissatisfied voters and outdated systems fuel populism’s rise. Can bold reforms restore trust in liberal democracy?
A Changing Europe: Strategic Autonomy and Security in 2025 and Beyond
Strategic autonomy, internal divisions, and external threats: Can the EU adapt and lead in an era of profound change?
Britain’s Brexit reality check: Why the majority now want back in
Every UK poll now shows a majority longing to rejoin the EU – but can Britain overcome its Brexit scars?
Europe’s Challenge in a New Era of Shift and Shock
The EU faces immense geopolitical and economic challenges in a multipolar world.
Belgian workers against austerity and for social justice
Today, on 13th of January 2025, Belgian trade unions demonstrate in Brussels against austerity measures.
Britain at a Crossroads: financial turmoil meets political threats
Keir Starmer’s government finds itself on the frontline of a global power struggle.
Austria’s Far-Right Revival: How the ÖVP’s U-Turn is Paving the Way for Radical Leadership
The Austrian far-right FPÖ’s likely return to government raises concerns about the erosion of liberal democracy.
The capacity to ‘compete’—rethinking the welfare state
Anton Hemerijck, Azizjon Bagadirov and Robin Wilson
Rather than a ‘burden on the taxpayer’, the welfare state should be understood in normative terms as productive social investment.
What to expect from Trump 2.0?
Trump’s return promises bold rhetoric but faces stark economic and global challenges.
Europe’s existential test: Navigating Putin, Trump, and the Global South
How the EU must act to survive mounting global threats.
Why DOGE and Musk will fail
Elon Musk’s bid to “reinvent” government through Trump’s advisory DOGE commission will likely be a meme-worthy spectacle.