European Convergence And The Role Of Progressive Forces
The European Union and Eurozone are faced with significant, historic challenges in 2017. Destructive forces in Europe, expressed through far-right parties and their divisive rhetoric,
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Europe’s Perfect Economy? What The European Working Conditions Survey Tells Us About Germany
Job security and a safe physical environment are crucial aspects of working life, and these are cornerstones on which Europe’s powerhouse economy is built. Several
Decent Work, A Global Perspective
The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development commits UN member states to “leave no one behind.” One crucial component of that commitment – encompassed in the
Emmanuel Macron: Catch-all Candidate
A new concept has emerged in political science in recent decades: the catch-all party or the party that attracts from all sides – beyond social
Germany, Trump And The World
Donald Trump is now the 45th President of the United States, and in his inaugural address he made it clear to the assembled US establishment that his
Migrants Face Long Road To Integration In Europe’s Labour Market
The refugee crisis has posed significant challenges for Europe – we have not seen such a large-scale migration of people since the Second World War.
Broken Politics: From 9/11 To Today
The inauguration of President Trump, the separation of the UK from the European Union, the rise of the populist right across the US and Europe,
Ending The UK’s Free Trade Fantasies
Theresa May’s highly anticipated speech on 17 January showed that slowly but surely, the UK government is realising the constraints of global trade rules. At
Trump’s Two-Step Strategy To Take Over The Truth
Donald Trump is such a consummate liar that in coming days and years our democracy will depend more than ever on the independent press –
A New Deal To Save Europe
“I don’t care about what it will cost. We took our country back!” This is the proud message heard throughout England since the Brexit referendum
After Brexit: Prioritising A Social Europe
If it were only a question of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, one could take a more relaxed view of Brexit. Decision-making within the
Brexit Into Trumpland
British Prime Minister Theresa May is leading the United Kingdom toward a very “hard” Brexit in 2019 – and potentially off a cliff, if the
Hungary In 2017: Could The Left And Far-Right Unite To Keep Orban Out Of Power?
In many ways, 2017 will be just another pre-election year in Hungary. Still riding high in almost every opinion poll, the ruling Fidesz party has
Why Has The White Working Class Abandoned The Left?
Maybe the most surprising political development during this decade is why increased inequality in almost all capitalist market societies has not resulted in more votes
Poland’s Dysfunctional Democracy
During 2016, Poland metamorphosed from the poster boy of post-communist democratic transition to the rebellious teenager of the new populist zeitgeist. Having come to power
Ten Theses For The Fight Against Right-Wing Populism
Who is drawn to right-wing populism and why is it so dangerous? In the United Kingdom, United States, Hungary, and Poland, right-wing populist alliances have
The New Xenophobia
Democratic governments in the West are increasingly losing their bearings. From the shift toward illiberalism in Poland and Hungary to the Brexit vote in the