Corporate Power vs. Social-Ecological Transformation: Why Progress Remains Stalled
Fossil fuel giants and entrenched elites block climate action.
Trump’s Tariff Gamble: Will America’s “Golden Age” End in an Economic Nightmare?
Trump’s tariff push risks backfiring, threatening U.S. growth, global investment, and the economic stability he promises.
Austria’s Radical Lurch: Kickl’s Power Grab Looms
A radical leader edges towards transforming Austria's democracy, sparking widespread concern.
Reaching Net Zero Might Fail—And It’s Not Because Renewables Are Too Expensive
Solar and wind are now cheaper than fossil fuels, but...
How Inequality Fuels the Cosmetic Surgery Boom
Rising inequality drives a global surge in cosmetic procedures.
Trump’s Trade Tariffs: Economic Weapon or Self-Inflicted Wound?
Trump’s sweeping tariffs promise to reshape global trade.
Hungary: Safe Haven for Poland’s Corrupt Officials?
Fugitive Polish officials accused of corruption find asylum in Hungary, raising concerns about EU rule of law.
The End of Progess? The Dire Consequences of Trump’s Return
Trump’s second presidency could derail progress, dismantle Enlightenment values, and reshape global politics for the worse.
EU Minimum Wage Directive Before the European Court of Justice: It’s Not All Over Now…
EU’s minimum wage directive is under threat.
Why Populists Are Winning: The Broken Promise of Liberal Democracy
As democracy falters, voters turn to populists. Can innovation save democracy from its outdated frameworks?
An American Catastrophe
Trump’s second term will devastate democracy, erode global norms, and deepen the consequences of America’s collective folly.
Populists Are Taking Over—Here’s Why Democracy Is Failing
Dissatisfied voters and outdated systems fuel populism’s rise. Can bold reforms restore trust in liberal democracy?
A Changing Europe: Strategic Autonomy and Security in 2025 and Beyond
Strategic autonomy, internal divisions, and external threats: Can the EU adapt and lead in an era of profound change?
Britain’s Brexit reality check: Why the majority now want back in
Every UK poll now shows a majority longing to rejoin the EU – but can Britain overcome its Brexit scars?
How to break Europe’s innovation stasis
The new EU Commission must confront fragmented policies, revitalise competitiveness, and integrate security into its growth strategy.
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?
Europe’s Challenge in a New Era of Shift and Shock
The EU faces immense geopolitical and economic challenges in a multipolar world.