Time to Move Forward So We Don’t Go Back
In a world gripped by far-right populism, Spain's progressive government proves that advancing the welfare state—not merely defending it—is the best vaccine against reactionary politics.
Are We Humans or Homo Economicus? Why Economics Needs to Evolve Beyond Growth
Economics assumes we behave like chimps, but humans are far more cooperative—and our economic models must catch up.
Europe’s Digital Welfare Revolution: Progress at What Price?
As Europe races to digitalise its social protection systems, the promise of efficiency collides with the reality of exclusion—creating a paradox where the most vulnerable risk being left furthest behind.
Social Democracy’s Lost Spark: When the Third Way Led Nowhere
The centre-left's millennial triumph marked not a new dawn but the beginning of a long decline into cautious centrism.
EU Court Upholds Minimum Wage Directive in Victory for Social Europe
The ruling preserves key provisions on wage adequacy and collective bargaining, revealing how employer lobbying inadvertently expanded EU social policy powers.
The Light Still Flickers: Why Europe Must Rediscover Its Fighting Spirit
Against the populist darkness threatening democracy, Europeans must remember that enlightenment principles require active defence—and the courage to confront bullies.
Estonia’s Digital Frontier: When Perfect E-Government Meets the Paradox of Trust
Efficiency without empathy risks turning citizens into data points—Estonia's digital frontier reveals the human limits of technological perfection.
When Algorithms Undermine Democracy: Europe’s Wake-Up Call
Algorithmic power threatens the foundations of democratic oversight—and Sweden's experience shows why Europe must act now.
The Trouble with Abundance
"Abundance" sounds appealing, but institutional competence and economic wisdom matter more than uplifting slogans.
The European Social Model: Key to Competitive Growth?
As Europe faces mounting global challenges, its distinctive social framework may hold the answer to achieving both economic competitiveness and social cohesion.
Europe Needs Industrial Policy That Puts Workers First in an Age of Uncertainty
Bold industrial strategy must combine green transformation with social justice to secure Europe's economic future.
Zohran Mamdani’s Win and the Price of Urban Life: Why City Voters Are Seeking Change
The soaring costs of city life appear to be sending urban voters toward progressive leaders who promise relief, both in the U.S. and globally.
Democracy’s Ratchet Effect: Why the Left and Centre Must Unite Against Rising Authoritarianism
As emergencies mount and extremism feeds on paralysis, democratic forces need more than lowest-common-denominator coalitions to break the cycle of political decay.
Albania’s AI Minister Cannot Fix What Citizens No Longer Trust
Bold reforms and EU progress ring hollow when inequality deepens and Albanians choose to leave the country.
When Democracy and Liberalism Collide: America’s Governance Crisis
The United States is dismantling the very institutions designed to solve its problems—a paradox that reveals a deeper conflict between democratic will and liberal principles.