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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Dissatisfied voters and outdated systems fuel populism’s rise.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?

Strategic autonomy, internal divisions, and external threats: Can the EU adapt and lead in an era of profound change?

Every UK poll now shows a majority longing to rejoin the EU – but can Britain overcome its Brexit scars?

The new EU Commission must confront fragmented policies, revitalise competitiveness, and integrate security into its growth strategy.

Can Europe’s education and skills agenda tackle declining outcomes and innovation gaps to ensure competitiveness and cohesion?

The EU faces immense geopolitical and economic challenges in a multipolar world.

Today, on 13th of January 2025, Belgian trade unions demonstrate in Brussels against austerity measures.

Keir Starmer’s government finds itself on the frontline of a global power struggle.

The 2024 Stability and Growth Pact reforms entrench austerity and stifle investment.

The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

The Austrian far-right FPÖ’s likely return to government raises concerns about the erosion of liberal democracy.

Rather than a ‘burden on the taxpayer’, the welfare state should be understood in normative terms as productive social investment.

Amid crises, breakthroughs at the G20 and UN offer hope for global cooperation and fairness.

Trump’s return promises bold rhetoric but faces stark economic and global challenges.

How the EU must act to survive mounting global threats.