Why Macron’s ‘Third Way’ Is EU’s Best Option
The largest question in democratic politics in Europe is: who’s in charge? The issue was illuminated in the latest standoff in the European Parliament, where
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Europe’s Populist Fifth Column
European security currently rests essentially on the NATO alliance and the principle of mutual defence, and on cooperation between national intelligence services working to prevent
The Next Crisis Will Be Worse Than The Financial One
Economists have been pretty silent over the summer. It has probably been too hot to come up with new ideas. Generally speaking, most of them
The Pursuit Of Democracy And Progress In Romania
The protest that took place in Bucharest on August 10 brought Romania into the spotlight again. What drew attention even more was the unprecedented violent
Dark And Disturbing Days For Sweden
With almost all votes counted, the most evident Swedish election result is political uncertainty. Clearest winners are parties with a distinct stance on migration –
Europe Could Miss Its Opportunity For Political Realignment
“There are two sides at the moment in Europe. One is led by Macron, who is supporting migration. The other one is supported by countries that
Sweden: Forging New Alliances Under Duress
Ahead of Sweden’s autumn general elections support for the populist, far-right Swedish Democrats is surging, and traditional patterns of party collaboration are in flux. Is
What Does Chemnitz Tell Us About The Growth Of Right-Wing Radicalism In Germany?
It was a horrible evening for Karl Marx. Resting on his pedestal in the eastern German city of Chemnitz, he had to witness one of
Class Society And Social Democracy In Sweden
Things look grim for the Swedish left when it comes to the upcoming elections, September 9. Polls suggest that two thirds of the next parliament
Why Such Disparity Between Unemployment Rates In Europe?
Eurostat has just published its latest unemployment figures. For the EU and Eurozone. Overall, they show continuing progress though youth unemployment remains seriously high. But
Will The Grass Be Greener For The Workers?
What are ‘green jobs’? According to the International Labour Organization, they are “decent jobs that contribute to preserve or restore the environment, be they in
Turkey’s New Regime And Its Neoliberal Foundations
Recent political and economic developments in Turkey have been worrying for Western governments for some time. However, busy with their own political crises, governments have
Meeting The Migration Challenge And Reforming Capitalism Through Mutual Solidarity
How would you characterise the migration issue today? How has it become such a hot topic, and how do you think it’s likely to develop
A European Super-PAC To Take On Bannon’s Illiberal Shock Troops
The 2019 elections for the European Parliament boil down to a war between supporters of EU integration, multilateralism and liberal values, and those who aim
Brexit Is Dying. Time For A People’s Vote
Brexit will achieve what several dark and diminutive characters from history have tried, and failed, to do: draw Great Britain into the throes of grim
Horizon Europe: UK’s Research Imperative
It is both ironic and depressing that the growing muddle and fudge around the UK’s strategy for a post-Brexit future should coincide with the release
Breaking The Populism ‘Doom Loop’
According to many commentators, we are now in a crisis of democracy – or rather, ‘liberal democracy’ as Cas Mudde persuasively argues. The time has long