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.
Europe’s Shifting Alliances: Can the EU Stand Up to Trump?
Trump’s return tests the EU’s unity like never before. Can Europe hold its ground, or will divisions reshape the Union’s future?
A diverse regional picture in income disparities across Europe
After years of being sidelined in the European policy debate as labour markets recovered in the wake of the Great Recession, inequality is back on the agenda.
Germany’s Minimum Wage Controversy: Will the EU Directive Be Enforced?
The EU pushes for a 60 per cent median wage standard—yet Germany resists. What’s at stake for fair wages?
Trump Wins Big, Germany’s Coalition Falls—A New Global Order?
As Trump reclaims the White House, Germany’s coalition collapses. Explore how these seismic events signal a shift in global power.
Can the EU’s Tariffs on Chinese EVs Save Its Auto Industry?
EU imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs—but can this safeguard jobs and competitiveness, or must Europe rethink its clean tech strategy?
How Trump Won
Trump’s return to power reveals a fractured America, where defiance of democratic norms and ruthless ambition signal a troubling shift in the nation’s political future.
Democracy Derailed: Trump’s Triumph Signals a Dark New Era
Trump returns with full power, leaving Democrats and half the nation reeling.
Why social investment holds the key to delivering on the Draghi report
A vast untapped potential for improving economic progress and social well-being across the EU needs to be unlocked through social investment.
From Left to Right and Beyond: The Strange Migration of Political Mavericks
Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr., and Sahra Wagenknecht are crossing political lines—are they chasing headlines or revealing deeper political divides?
Open Letter: Algorithmic Management and the Future of Work in Europe
The EU’s new focus on algorithmic management could safeguard workers’ rights in a tech-driven workplace.
Nobel Prize in Economics: Do Democracy and Prosperity Really Go Hand in Hand?
This year’s Nobel laureates link democracy to economic success, but their theory ignores autocratic growth and rehashes old ideas.
Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans vs. Harris’ Unity Agenda
Trump promises sweeping deportations and attacks on opponents, while Harris advocates for democratic norms and a people-centered agenda.
How Europe should prepare for the return of Donald Trump
With the 2024 US election looming, Europe braces for a potential Trump return, preparing to safeguard stability and democracy.
Elections of division: Can unity still win?
With 2024’s elections stoking deep divides, societies worldwide are asking if we can still bridge our differences.
American democracy at a crossroads: Could history repeat Itself?
As the U.S. faces a pivotal election, parallels with history raise stark questions about the resilience of democratic institutions.
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.