The Left Will Decide Poland’s Future
On October 21, Poland will hold local elections, which will be followed by the European Parliament elections in May 2019, national parliamentary elections next fall,
Politics
Analysis and debate on European and national politics, democracy, the rule of law, parties and elections, and Europe’s place in the world.
People’s Vote On Brexit: Be Careful What You Wish For
When thinking about Brexit and Europe, we should remember the words of Hans Magnus Enzensberger: short term hopes are futile – long term resignation is
Can Trade Agreements Be A Friend To Labour?
Labour advocates have long complained that international trade agreements are driven by corporate agendas and pay little attention to the interests of working people. The
Europe Must Target Demand To Fight Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is big business. The ILO estimates that global sex trafficking generates $99 billion in profits every year for traffickers. It’s an exploitation industry
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
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
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