The explicable non-death of neoliberalism in Chile
The rejection of the new constitution in a referendum has deep historical traces.
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The political struggle over reality in Sweden
Elections come amid sweeping claims from the (far) right about a Sweden in decline.
Where is the French left going?
Beyond the new electoral formation, a potential avenue is open to democratise work.
Who guards the guardians in Europe?
Judges are taking action, since EU institutions have failed to uphold the rule of law.
Who is to blame? Citizens, elites and democracy
If there is a crisis of democracy, look up at leaders rather than down at citizens to find it.
Progressive taxation for a renewed social contract
A new social-democratic era requires a return to the steep postwar tax gradient.
The greatest democrat Russia ever had
Mikhail Gorbachev was Russia's last liberal leader. His spirit lives on for the next.
The life and death of Italian centrism
Former leaders from the Italian left have joined forces to form a centrist coalition.
Draghi’s resignation: what next?
Only one political figure will benefit from chaos in Italy. He is in Moscow, not Rome.
Paving the way for radicalised violence
Mainstream politicians, Lisa Pelling writes, must recognise that their words have consequences.
Politicians should stop the ‘Uberisation’ of EU politics
The Uber Files contain a fearful reference to a European NGO. One of its campaigners responds.
The Uber Files—a wake-up call for the EU institutions
The huge challenges facing the EU can only be met if citizens are confident it acts in the public interest.
European Parliament brings decisions closer to the public
Further empowering the parliament and reducing unanimous decision-making would help tackle the EU’s democratic deficit.
EU foreign & security policy: flexibility and leadership
Nicoletta Pirozzi argues that to mitigate its foreign policy dysfunctionalities the EU needs to end the unanimity requirement.
Don’t cancel Russian culture
Refusing to engage with Russian culture will not change Putin’s calculations, let alone impel him to withdraw from Ukraine.
Ukraine’s EU candidate status—not just symbolic
The prospects of Ukraine joining soon remain slim, but the EU has reacted differently than to the collapse of Yugoslavia.
China to the rescue?
Who could soften the apocalyptic effects of the war in Ukraine on the global south? China could, says Branko Milanovic.