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.
Politics
Analysis and debate on European and national politics, democracy, the rule of law, parties and elections, and Europe’s place in the world.
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.
How Nevada’s union power could decide the 2024 Presidential Election
In Nevada, the Culinary union’s canvassers are racing to swing the vote for Kamala Harris—can they overcome Trump’s growing working-class backing?
Draghi’s wake-up call: Will Europe act or snooze?
Mario Draghi urges deeper integration to tackle Europe’s economic challenges, but will leaders respond in time?
What Austria’s election teaches us about the far right’s rise and migration fears
Austria’s election results highlight key lessons on the far right’s enduring appeal.
Far-Right wins in Austria and Germany: what mainstream parties keep getting wrong
Cas Mudde and Gabriela Greilinger
Recent far-right victories in Europe reveal the dangerous effects of mainstreaming extremist views and the urgent need for a new political strategy.
The EU’s ‘People, Skills, Preparedness’ agenda: A risky shift in social policy
Amandine Crespy and Bastian Kenn
The EU’s ‘People, Skills, Preparedness’ shift signals a move toward individual responsibility and crisis management in social policy.
Rust Belt battle: Harris fights to stop Trump and save democracy
With the Rust Belt up for grabs, Kamala Harris faces a last-minute fight to stop Trump and protect the future of American democracy.
Putin’s dangerous power play: How a century-old Russian strategy threatens the west
How Putin’s Quest for Power Revives Russia’s Century-Old Threat to the West.
Far-Right surge in Austria: Is Europe headed for an authoritarian wave?
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) has surged to dominance in national elections, with major implications for democracy and political stability.
Making Europe weak again
As the US election looms, Europe’s far-right surge threatens its democratic stability and unity amid rising global challenges.
Enhancing gender equality to counter the backlash
The new chair of the European Parliament’s FEMM committee sets an agenda on gender for this five-year term.
The ‘union of equality’ requires leadership
If gender equality is not to fall down the European Commission’s priorities, its president must take the lead.
‘Better regulation’? Capital first, society second
EU policies on better law-making are tipping the scales in favour of businesses, marginalising social and environmental concerns.