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.
Is Europe losing the innovation race?
Europe faces the challenge of fostering an innovation-driven economy to compete globally and lead in technological advancements.
What Austria’s election teaches us about the far right’s rise and migration fears
Austria’s election results highlight key lessons on the far right’s enduring appeal.
Far-Right wins in Austria and Germany: what mainstream parties keep getting wrong
Recent far-right victories in Europe reveal the dangerous effects of mainstreaming extremist views and the urgent need for a new political strategy.
The EU’s ‘People, Skills, Preparedness’ agenda: A risky shift in social policy
The EU’s ‘People, Skills, Preparedness’ shift signals a move toward individual responsibility and crisis management in social policy.
Rust Belt battle: Harris fights to stop Trump and save democracy
With the Rust Belt up for grabs, Kamala Harris faces a last-minute fight to stop Trump and protect the future of American democracy.
Amazon’s office mandate: The hidden power play behind workplace control
Amazon’s office mandate exposes workplace power dynamics and the need to rethink employer control.
Putin’s dangerous power play: How a century-old Russian strategy threatens the west
How Putin’s Quest for Power Revives Russia’s Century-Old Threat to the West.
Why the Draghi Report on EU markets matters
Can Europe overcome its capital market flaws and catch up to the US? The Draghi Report sounds a critical alarm for the EU’s future.
Far-Right surge in Austria: Is Europe headed for an authoritarian wave?
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) has surged to dominance in national elections, with major implications for democracy and political stability.
Making Europe weak again
As the US election looms, Europe’s far-right surge threatens its democratic stability and unity amid rising global challenges.
How Trump’s energy policies could set America back decades
Just as Donald Trump’s overall economic strategy is based on nostalgia for a bygone era, his fossil-fuel-centered energy policies would represent a quixotic attempt to reverse history.