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Social Europe is an award-winning digital media publisher driven by the core values of freedom, sustainability, and equality. These principles guide our exploration of society’s most pressing challenges. This archive page curates Social Europe articles focused on political issues, offering a rich resource for innovative thinking and informed debate.
Facing Trump: Why Europe Must Revive Common Debt
Mario Draghi’s report called for bold investment and common debt issuing, but it is fuelling a dangerous deregulatory push across Europe.
Austria’s Conservatives Trapped: Coalition or Collapse?
The ÖVP’s’ coalition gamble failed, leaving Austrian politics adrift.
Totalitarian Democracy: How Populist Leaders Are Undermining Democracy
Populist leaders exploit democracy to consolidate power, dismantle institutions and sideline expertise.
PartnerUp: Transforming Adult Education Through Lifelong Learning and Collaboration in Europe
Read about the achievements of PartnerUp Project.
China’s DeepSeek Is Changing the AI Race—What is Europe’s Edge?
DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough challenges US dominance and disrupts global competition.
The OECD’s Demographic Time Bomb: Why Governments Must Rethink Social Protection Now
Ageing populations and falling birth rates threaten social protection.
Confronting the Pandemic’s Toxic Political Legacy
Resentment over pandemic policies fuels far-right gains, deepens distrust in science, and reshapes politics in the US and Europe.
Corporate Power vs. Social-Ecological Transformation: Why Progress Remains Stalled
Fossil fuel giants and entrenched elites block climate action.
Austria’s Radical Lurch: Kickl’s Power Grab Looms
A radical leader edges towards transforming Austria's democracy, sparking widespread concern.
Hungary: Safe Haven for Poland’s Corrupt Officials?
Fugitive Polish officials accused of corruption find asylum in Hungary, raising concerns about EU rule of law.
The End of Progess? The Dire Consequences of Trump’s Return
Trump’s second presidency could derail progress, dismantle Enlightenment values, and reshape global politics for the worse.
Why Populists Are Winning: The Broken Promise of Liberal Democracy
As democracy falters, voters turn to populists. Can innovation save democracy from its outdated frameworks?
An American Catastrophe
Trump’s second term will devastate democracy, erode global norms, and deepen the consequences of America’s collective folly.
Populists Are Taking Over—Here’s Why Democracy Is Failing
Dissatisfied voters and outdated systems fuel populism’s rise. Can bold reforms restore trust in liberal democracy?