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.
The Gender Divide in America’s Election: Why Working-Class Men Are Flocking to Trump
The 2024 presidential race reveals a striking gender divide, as working-class men gravitate toward Trump while women favour Harris.
Industrial relations, work and climate change
Addressing the contradiction between economic growth and green transitions requires rethinking industrial relations.
How to fight inflation without subsidizing bankers at taxpayer’s expense
Central banks are paying billions in interest to commercial banks through remunerated reserves.
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.
No Europe for young men
Europe’s democracies are failing their youth as short-sighted policies prioritise the needs of older generations, leaving young people without a voice or a future.
Can Universal Basic Income really improve mental health?
Recent UBI trials reveal that guaranteed income provides immediate mental health relief, but sustaining long-term benefits may depend on lasting economic security.
The emotional underpinnings of populism
Peter A. Hall and Henning Meyer discuss how perceptions of fairness and economic uncertainty have fuelled populism.
How Nevada’s union power could decide the 2024 Presidential Election
In Nevada, the Culinary union’s canvassers are racing to swing the vote for Kamala Harris—can they overcome Trump’s growing working-class backing?
Draghi’s wake-up call: Will Europe act or snooze?
Mario Draghi urges deeper integration to tackle Europe’s economic challenges, but will leaders respond in time?
An analysis of the new European fiscal rules
EU member states submit fiscal plans, influencing economic stability and public debt for years to come.