How the Billionaire Boom Is Fueling Inequality—and Threatening Democracy
As wealth concentrates at the top, Europe must act now to defend democracy and economic stability for all.
How Europe’s Political Parties Abandoned Openness—and Left Populism to Fill the Void
Western parties stopped defending openness decades ago—now populists dominate a fight no one else dares to enter.
The Rise and (Likely) Fall of Wokeness
Woke culture emerged from elite shifts in identity politics, abandoning the economic roots of social justice.
The False Economy of Cutting Disability Benefits
Financial insecurity destroys lives. Slashing disability benefits isn’t reform—it’s cruelty disguised as cost-saving.
Trump’s Policies Are Making Europe the New Education Superpower
As America’s global appeal diminishes amid domestic turmoil, Europe emerges as a beacon of stability and cultural leadership.
The Reactionary Revolution: How a New Conservatism Rejects the Old Order
A new breed of conservative has emerged, one that paradoxically seeks radical change by yearning for a mythologised past.
Calling Time on 24/7 Work Connectivity
The rapid development of new technologies is increasing pressure and forcing unlimited working time and growing stress among many workers across Europe.
Human Rights on the Edge
Can human rights survive the decline of global Western hegemony?
World Cancer Day: An Appeal to End Inequalities in Cancer Prevention and Care
Inequalities in cancer prevention and care remain a glaring issue.
How Inequality Fuels the Cosmetic Surgery Boom
Rising inequality drives a global surge in cosmetic procedures.
Europe’s education gamble: Can the EU compete in a changing world?
Can Europe’s education and skills agenda tackle declining outcomes and innovation gaps to ensure competitiveness and cohesion?
Fifty years supporting better policies for a strong social Europe
The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Glimmers of global progress in a crumbling world
Amid crises, breakthroughs at the G20 and UN offer hope for global cooperation and fairness.
Climate change adaptation means rights for workers
Spain’s new labour measures could set the perfect precedent for protecting workers.
Australia Bans Kids Under 16 from Social Media in Bold Move Against Big Tech
Australia’s social media ban for under-16s ignites debate on shielding kids from Big Tech.
From Trump’s Win to Valencia’s Floods: Is Europe’s New Security Focus Putting Social Justice at Risk?
A new EU agenda prioritizes security, but at what cost to social justice and climate action?
Is online micromanagement a form of cyberbullying?
As remote work rises, micromanagement can blur into bullying, impacting employee well-being and workplace culture.
Why Europe’s Migration Crisis Starts in Africa
Europe can’t solve its migration crisis without tackling Africa’s poverty and instability at the source.
How the EU should tackle the housing crisis
The EU has its first Commissioner for Housing, Dan Jørgensen, but his mission will only succeed if the EU manages to come up with a joined-up approach.
Outsourcing our future to for-profit AI
The recent AI Nobel Prize win and California’s vetoed AI safety bill highlight the growing trend of placing our future in the hands of private corporations, with little public accountability.
AI Is Threatening More Than Just Creative Jobs—It’s Undermining Our Humanity
The debate on AI and job loss misses the deeper impact: by automating creativity, we risk devaluing the very essence of human expression.