The Shadow of Unfreedom: A New Authoritarianism Grips the Globe
A harsh, right-wing authoritarianism is rising, casting a shadow of unfreedom as classic conservatism fades.
Italy’s Minimum Wage Dilemma: Will EU Pressure Force a Policy Shift?
Guglielmo Meardi and Francesco Seghezzi
Despite EU moves, Italy resists a national minimum wage amid trade union scepticism.
To Counter Populism and Bolster Security, Europe Must Reinvest In Its Citizens
Facing security threats and rising populism, Europe needs state investment in citizens, not austerity that fuelled discontent.
The End of Certainty: A New Geopolitical Era Begins in 2025
Nicolas Schmit, Hans Eichel, Jesús Caldera, Stewart Wood, Stefan Collignon, Damon Silvers and Hugo Zsolt de Souza
Europe must redefine its global role.
A Day to Remember: Why May 8th Should Be a Belgian Holiday
May 8th deserves to be a Belgian public holiday.
Trump’s America: The New Global Tax Haven?
Trump is turning America into a tax haven, dismantling safeguards and fueling inequality through global deregulation.
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.
Robots Boost Workplace Safety, But Only in High-tech and Well-protected Economies
Marco De Simone, Dario Guarascio and Jelena Reljic
New research reveals that automation benefits are not universal.
The Empire Strikes Back, and Europe is Confused
Amid a world of resurgent imperial powers, a fragmented Europe grapples with its past and uncertain future.
Gaza’s Descent Into Catastrophe Tests Europe’s Conscience
As Gaza endures unprecedented horror, Europe cannot longer stay inactive.
Europe Is Fighting the Wrong Tech Battle — Here’s What It Should Do Instead
Marietje Schaake and Max von Thun
Europe’s tech future is at risk—from Trump, Big Tech, and its own flawed competitiveness obsession.
Europe at a Crossroads: Social Democrats Must Reclaim Iran Diplomacy
As US-Iran talks teeter, the EU’s once-pivotal diplomatic role risks fading. Social Democrats face a crucial moment to revive Europe’s voice.
Labour’s Deafening Silence on Turkey’s Jailed Opposition Leader Raises Eyebrows
European leaders speak out as Istanbul’s popular mayor is imprisoned — but Labour remains curiously quiet.
Governments Are Not Startups
Governments aren’t startups – and trying to act like one is a fast track to failure.