Why the centre-left has to remake democracy
Democrats must offer more than opposition—they need a bold vision for economic and political renewal.
Politics
Analysis and debate on European and national politics, democracy, the rule of law, parties and elections, and Europe’s place in the world.
Progressives Under Pressure: Confronting the Gradual Rise of Authoritarianism
Progressives face the urgent challenge of defending democracy without reinforcing the very divisions that fuel its decline.
The vanishing act of Social Europe: Will it rise again?
Grand promises of a “strong social Europe” have given way to a sidelined agenda.
Can Europe overcome the radical right to forge a new path?
The EU faces mounting pressure to address economic, security, and climate challenges.
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.