Spitzenkandidaten, transnational lists and more Brussels-bubble ideas
The Spitzenkandidaten system was meant to enhance the democratic legitimacy of the European Parliament. But that wasn’t why more citizens voted in May.
The scramble for Europe
The European Union needs to lead the world towards a secure, multipolar future. If not, it will fall victim to the law of the political jungle.
The downsides and dangers of economic determinism
Economic determinism has appealed, at various times, to some on the left and on the right. Either way it avoids facing the choices politics entails.
Better working conditions, more predictable work—the new EU directive
The EU directive on irregular work is a positive step but it struggles with the contradiction of protecting workers from the labour-market risks transferred by capital.
Time to act for climate justice
A ‘peoples summit’ in New York ahead of the official UN climate summit brings environmental and human-rights campaigners together in pursuit of climate justice.
From Fridays for Future to a global climate-justice unionism?
Since the social and ecological crises are so intertwined, a ‘climate-justice unionism’ is required to address them in a holistic way.
Ahead of the UN Climate Action Summit, listen to the science!
Public pressure is ratcheting higher on the climate crisis. But can the United Nations summit galvanise change, despite international divisions?
Mario Draghi and the Germans
Not only is German animus towards Mario Draghi misplaced, Peter Bofinger argues. His stewardship of the European Central Bank has been a boon for the largest eurozone economy.
Managing cultural diversity—liberal values at a premium
If Vladimir Putin thinks liberalism is obsolete when it comes to managing cultural diversity, democratic western-European leaders should not be echoing him.
A European pivot from space to time
Kalypso Nicolaidis concludes our 'Euro2025' series with a look beyond the new EU term, on which it has focused, to the long-term future of the continent.
Could a progressive phoenix arise from the ashes of the UK’s political meltdown?
The solidly bourgeois Financial Times fears Labour could come to power with a potentially postcapitalist programme, Paul Mason writes.
Shadow of recession deepens over the eurozone
Some orthodox economists predicted fiscal austerity would build confidence and so foster recovery. Yet at the end of the lost eurozone decade recession looms once more.
The nationalisation of risk in the eurozone
As economic clouds darken once more, a eurozone without risk-sharing remains a eurozone at risk.
Social policy starts at home
By designing a policy package around the needs of contemporary families, political leaders can promote women’s rights, children’s development and employment.
Spain à l’avant-garde on social protection for platform work?
Deliveroo ‘riders’ are workers and not self-employed, according to Spanish courts.
Inequality in Europe—wider than it looks
Most discussion of inequality in Europe is confined to individual member states. Aggregating incomes across the EU, however, presents a sobering picture.
Politics in the age of data
Karin Pettersson argues that progressive politics is floundering in the waves generated by Big Data—when it could be shaping the tide.