Ostrich politics and its alternatives
In lieu of comforting, self-righteous myths, Eszter Kováts argues, progressives should take the 'anti-woke' challenge seriously.
Why it seems east Germany is everywhere
A transnational perspective is needed to curb nationalistic populism and bring Europeans closer.
Relocations—tilting the capital-labour balance
Public assistance for firms must be rendered conditional on constraints on their freedom to move elsewhere.
French voters united to block the far right again
The cordon sanitaire strategy is however becoming increasingly rare in Europe.
The assault on labour rights in Finland
The right-wing government and employers have represented the reforms as in line with the ‘Nordic model’ they seek to dismantle.
Kamala Harris: top choice to replace Biden
Kamala Harris is the frontrunner to take the place of the 81-year-old incumbent as Democratic presidential nominee should he step aside.
Tax on billionaires—political vaccine against the far right
Real solutions to the crises fuelling the far right needs demand public investment. The super-rich must pay their share.
Climate capabilities: realising the green transition
People are not unaware of climate change, Lisa Pelling writes. But they find it difficult to imagine the green transition.
The future of work: getting ready for tomorrow today
There is no single future for the world of work—and it is up to policy-makers to shape it.
Social rights—securing Europe’s future
In Vilnius, at a high-level conference on the European Social Charter, it felt like a paradigm shift was taking place.
Pensions in Switzerland: how a rise was won
Swiss workers face a better retirement outlook thanks to a successful trade-union initiative.
Agriculture emissions: Danes not following the herd
Denmark’s tax on greenhouse-gas emissions from agriculture is a reason for hope—but not complacency.
Breaking the chains: subcontracting in the EU
Johan Danielsson, Marc Angel, Gabriele Bischoff, Eero Heinäluoma, Marit Maij, Evelyn Regner, Kathleen Van Brempt and Marianne Vind
Legislation is needed to limit the length of subcontracting chains.
How to puncture the populist right in Europe
The far right’s national-populist narrative has gone largely unchallenged—despite its utter incoherence.
George Orwell and Europe’s new normal
Marine Le Pen’s far-right party has won the electoral first round in France. Welcome to a Europe Orwell would have recognised.
The destitution that sets the UK apart from Europe
Social stigma against welfare benefits has made devastating poverty acceptable in Britain.
After the Euro-elections: a trade-union agenda
Good jobs and responsible investments are essential among the EU’s new political priorities.