Germany’s protests: defying a national stereotype
The wave of demonstrations against the Alternative für Deutschland is no surprise, given Germany’s postwar history.
Renewable electricity in Europe—wind in its sails
The EU’s power sector is in the middle of a monumental shift from fossil-fuel to renewable generation.
Backsliding in Belgrade: Serbia’s European future
Serbia is rapidly veering off its accession course, with a potentially fraudulent election and growing distance from EU foreign policy.
Due-diligence directive: it can’t be unpicked
A key decision is awaited on the directive on corporate sustainability due diligence—facing rearguard corporate resistance.
Strengthening social cohesion amid the polycrisis
Unconventional policies buttressed a decline in inequality and poverty in the EU. Renewed austerity might endanger it.
Technological development: valuing labour
Technological innovation at work should be thought of in terms of supporting labour, not supplanting it.
Fighting poverty: directive on minimum income needed
As the European elections loom, legislation addressing the root causes of poverty must move to the top of the agenda.
An eco-social care contract for Europe
In the next term the EU can advance an eco-social future which values participation in care and enables access as a universal basic service.
Europe’s nightmare: an isolationist America
A spectre is haunting Europe, Paul Mason writes. It is the spectre of Trumpism, mark two.
Ukraine war: corruption and politico-military tensions
Corruption scandals and high-level rifts could become an existential threat as Kyiv asks for more military aid.
Out of their class: quality education for all
A Harlem schools programme shows how education can counter, rather than reinforce, brute-luck disadvantage.
Ukraine is quietly abandoning neoliberalism
Kyiv’s need for self-defence has pushed the country towards far-reaching expansion of the state’s economic role.
COP and women: change of political climate needed
Women, though disproportionately affected by climate change, are an afterthought when it comes to climate action.
Standards for equality bodies—nearly done
The long process of levelling up the capacity of EU member states’ equality bodies is accelerating to a conclusion.
A sharp right turn: European Parliament election forecast
Progressive European leaders need to tell a convincing story about the necessity of reaching outwards in a dangerous world.
Europe and conflict prevention: better than cure
The European Union has the opportunity to prioritise preventive action over crisis management.
Can the IMF and the World Bank really be changed?
Those with seats at the table of the international financial institutions, Jayati Ghosh writes, cling to their power.