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EPOCH-making?—the tool to end homelessness

Timo Weishaupt and Christian Hinrichs

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

Esther Lynch

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

Jayati Ghosh

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

Joeri Rogelj

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

Gabriela Greilinger

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?

Albena Azmanova

A generation defined by economic insecurity is grabbing for a guardrail, not engaging for emancipation.

European elections: beware the ‘little man’ sorcerers

Marie-Hélène Ska, Miranda Ulens and Olivier Valentin

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

Rita Patrício and Iain Byrne

Council of Europe member states need to enhance their commitments to social and economic rights.

European elections: ghosts of the past

Robert Misik

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

Oliver Roethig and Kristjan Bragason

A survey shows an alarming malaise in a sector heavily dominated by women and migrant workers.

Sustainable Development Goals: time for a rethink

Michael Davies-Venn

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

George Kyris and Bruno Luciano

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

Marika Mikiashvili

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

Patricia Velicu and Isabelle Barthès

EU instruments encouraging social dialogue and collective bargaining are very valuable—but not if employers can walk away.

Sufficiency: towards an eco-social economy

Richard Bärnthaler and Ian Gough

The only exit from the ‘polycrisis’ is a corridor of sufficiency between meeting need and avoiding excess.

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