Europe: world leader in eroding workers’ rights
Workers’ rights, fundamental to democracy, are under attack across the world—nowhere more so than in Europe.
Fossil-fuel subsidies: a litany of broken promises
While pledged to phase out fossil-fuel subsidies by 2025, EU member states are spending more than at any point since 2015.
Heat stress at work—a political emergency
Climate change is creating new risks, requiring a minimum protective threshold for all workers in Europe.
EPOCH-making?—the tool to end homelessness
The European Union is committed to ending homelessness by 2030. It will come down to political will.
The European elections: the right lessons to learn
There remains a democratic majority in the European Parliament to tackle the economic and social insecurity fuelling populism.
What the Indian election result means for Europe
The jolt for Narendra Modi, Jayati Ghosh writes, should also make western leaders look in the mirror.
The 1.5C target for global heating must prevail
Even if we overshoot the 1.5C limit set by the Paris Agreement, we must return to it as quickly as possible.
Twenty-four points for social democracy
Anchored in classical social-democratic politics, the SPÖ’s vision for Austria offers signposts for the European political family.
Will the young save Europe from the rise of the far right?
A generation defined by economic insecurity is grabbing for a guardrail, not engaging for emancipation.
European elections: beware the ‘little man’ sorcerers
European workers enjoy more social support than five years ago but the far right and strict austerity are looming threats.
Reinvigorating the European Social Charter
Council of Europe member states need to enhance their commitments to social and economic rights.
European elections: ghosts of the past
The elections might see not only gains for the right-wing populists but also, Robert Misik warns, a relapse into austerity.
Homecare and domestic workers deserve better
A survey shows an alarming malaise in a sector heavily dominated by women and migrant workers.
Sustainable Development Goals: time for a rethink
A political reconceptualisation is critical if humanity’s hope for a sustainable global future is to be rescued.
Recognition of Palestine pushes others to follow
Norway, Ireland and Spain have recognised the state of Palestine, pressuring others to follow suit as Israel continues the assault on Gaza.
Georgia: solidarity from the EU is crucial
Georgia’s law against ‘foreign influence’, pushed through the parliament, embodies Russia’s tool against freedom in the region.
Social dialogue: urgent to turn words into deeds
EU instruments encouraging social dialogue and collective bargaining are very valuable—but not if employers can walk away.