What is the ‘free’ in ‘Palestine should be free’?
The left has often been embarrassed by association with ‘liberation’ movements which became custodians of authoritarian states.
European election: defence and a European constitution
Europe’s electoral contestants must address the pressing need for a defence union and a democratic constitution.
Mining for critical materials cannot undermine trust
The climate transition must benefit local communities, Lisa Pelling writes, if it is not to exhaust their patience.
Ten reasons to vote in the European elections
The EU has achieved much in the last term and faces big challenges in the next. Its citizens can set the priorities in June.
EU and Ukraine—a strategy hesitantly unfolding?
The decision to offer Ukraine a path to EU membership is likely to have the biggest long-term impact on European security.
Not done yet—applying the minimum-wages directive
The directive has already changed the landscape on setting minimum wages and extending collective bargaining.
Violence against women: ‘tradition’ confronts Europe
The European Commission recently proposed that EU accession negotiations be opened with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Mayday, mayday: democracy in peril
This May Day, trade unions must be at the centre of defending and rebuilding democracy.
Codetermination in Spain: chronicle of a death foretold?
A failed initiative to advance democracy at work nevertheless contains lessons for how to pursue the cause.
Europe cannot ‘compete’ with old economics
Mario Draghi´s report needs to address competitiveness from a systemic perspective, focusing on underlying productivity.
What is meaningful work? A philosopher’s view
Employees need to feel their work makes a social contribution—which means they need to be involved in its governance.
Is the world getting out of control?
A world in turmoil, Jan Zielonka writes, needs a democratic Europe, with a new social contract, offering hope to the helpless.
Democracy must set the standard
Standardisation of how artificial intelligence is deployed in the workplace is not a technical but a political matter.
UK’s Rwanda bill is doomed for political failure
Not only does such a policy not work to deter migration—it will politically damage any party that adopts it.
Decarbonising housing fairly: a sufficiency approach
Housing is a huge source of carbon emissions. But decarbonising it effectively requires a sufficiency lens.
Rethinking the battle against homelessness
Eradicating homelessness starts with seeing beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to homeless people.
New EU ‘own resources’ needed for new challenges
The EU budget is too small and too based on member-state contributions, fostering a short-sighted mentality.