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How to combat economic nationalism in Europe

The Letta report on the single market should spur a renewal of supranationalism in the European Union.

Despite the European Pillar of Social Rights, social protection remains patchy for atypical and self-employed workers.

Housing may not be an EU competence but the growing affordability crisis across the union demands attention.

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, says he agrees with Vladimir Lenin except on ‘self-determination’. That includes propaganda.

As the European Parliament election looms, it’s time for action on disability policies, not pity.

The left has often been embarrassed by association with ‘liberation’ movements which became custodians of authoritarian states.

Europe’s electoral contestants must address the pressing need for a defence union and a democratic constitution.

The climate transition must benefit local communities, Lisa Pelling writes, if it is not to exhaust their patience.

The EU has achieved much in the last term and faces big challenges in the next. Its citizens can set the priorities in June.

The decision to offer Ukraine a path to EU membership is likely to have the biggest long-term impact on European security.

The directive has already changed the landscape on setting minimum wages and extending collective bargaining.

The European Commission recently proposed that EU accession negotiations be opened with Bosnia-Herzegovina.

This May Day, trade unions must be at the centre of defending and rebuilding democracy.

A failed initiative to advance democracy at work nevertheless contains lessons for how to pursue the cause.

Mario Draghi´s report needs to address competitiveness from a systemic perspective, focusing on underlying productivity.