How to close the gender wage gap
Iceland owes its progress in narrowing the gender wage gap to a decades-long equal-rights movement and public policies.
How to combat economic nationalism in Europe
The Letta report on the single market should spur a renewal of supranationalism in the European Union.
Delivering on social protection for all
Despite the European Pillar of Social Rights, social protection remains patchy for atypical and self-employed workers.
Housing crisis: Europe cannot afford it
Housing may not be an EU competence but the growing affordability crisis across the union demands attention.
Russia, disinformation and Europe’s battle for truth
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, says he agrees with Vladimir Lenin except on ‘self-determination’. That includes propaganda.
Persons with disabilities: removing the barriers
As the European Parliament election looms, it’s time for action on disability policies, not pity.
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.