Austerity déjà vu: the return of the wrong economic medicine
Judith Kirton-Darling and Isabelle Barthès
The EU faces a stark choice: invest boldly in a sustainable, competitive future or risk repeating the mistakes of austerity.
Politics
Analysis and debate on European and national politics, democracy, the rule of law, parties and elections, and Europe’s place in the world.
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.
Trump Wins Big, Germany’s Coalition Falls—A New Global Order?
As Trump reclaims the White House, Germany’s coalition collapses. Explore how these seismic events signal a shift in global power.
How Trump Won
Trump’s return to power reveals a fractured America, where defiance of democratic norms and ruthless ambition signal a troubling shift in the nation’s political future.
Democracy Derailed: Trump’s Triumph Signals a Dark New Era
Trump returns with full power, leaving Democrats and half the nation reeling.
From Left to Right and Beyond: The Strange Migration of Political Mavericks
Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr., and Sahra Wagenknecht are crossing political lines—are they chasing headlines or revealing deeper political divides?
Open Letter: Algorithmic Management and the Future of Work in Europe
The EU’s new focus on algorithmic management could safeguard workers’ rights in a tech-driven workplace.
Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans vs. Harris’ Unity Agenda
Trump promises sweeping deportations and attacks on opponents, while Harris advocates for democratic norms and a people-centered agenda.
How Europe should prepare for the return of Donald Trump
With the 2024 US election looming, Europe braces for a potential Trump return, preparing to safeguard stability and democracy.
Elections of division: Can unity still win?
With 2024’s elections stoking deep divides, societies worldwide are asking if we can still bridge our differences.
American democracy at a crossroads: Could history repeat Itself?
As the U.S. faces a pivotal election, parallels with history raise stark questions about the resilience of democratic institutions.
The Gender Divide in America’s Election: Why Working-Class Men Are Flocking to Trump
The 2024 presidential race reveals a striking gender divide, as working-class men gravitate toward Trump while women favour Harris.
No Europe for young men
Europe’s democracies are failing their youth as short-sighted policies prioritise the needs of older generations, leaving young people without a voice or a future.
The emotional underpinnings of populism
Peter A. Hall and Henning Meyer discuss how perceptions of fairness and economic uncertainty have fuelled populism.