Why Putin Does Not Want Peace in Ukraine
Even America's most Russia-friendly president cannot deliver the ceasefire Moscow's strategic calculations demand.
Violence As Policy in Trump’s America
Trump uses far-right activist's killing to justify violence while portraying himself as victim.
The Far Right Is Winning In Austria—Even In Opposition
Austria's government cuts welfare whilst hardening on immigration—a losing strategy that strengthens the far right.
Germany’s Misguided War on Baby Boomers
A prominent economist's attack on an entire generation ignores economic facts and threatens social cohesion.
When Corporate Mergers Hurt Workers, Europe Must Act
Europe's merger watchdogs generally ignore labour market impacts, but there is a possibility for change.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete as Policy: Why Deregulation Won’t Save EU Innovation
The European Commission's push to slash regulations in pursuit of competitiveness risks undermining the very foundations of technological progress.
The Middle East Conflict: What Would Albert Einstein Have Said?
Albert Einstein’s genius for unconventional thinking offers a provocative framework for breaking today's deadly stalemate through economic compensation.
Federation or Vassalisation, It’s Decision Time
Europe must choose: federal union and self-determination, or decline into division and American vassalage.
The ECB Must Embrace Europe’s Green Finance Rules To Secure Both Climate Goals And Financial Stability
Integrating sustainable finance standards into central bank operations would align market incentives and strengthen the eurozone's climate resilience.
The EU’s Industrial Policy Needs Better Governance
Europe's fragmented approach to industrial strategy undermines its ability to compete with China and the United States.
Europe’s Innovation Agencies Need Radical Reform To Meet Today’s Grand Challenges
Innovation agencies in the EU are no longer fit for purpose. A major overhaul of both the concept of innovation and of institutional structures is urgent.
Industrial Policy Must Include Citizens And Workers
Europe's twin transformation needs social conditionalities to prevent corporate capture and build democratic legitimacy.
Europe’s Green Jobs Crisis: Why Slow Decarbonisation Threatens Employment More Than Climate Action
Lagging investment in clean technologies poses a greater risk to European jobs than the green transition itself.
Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Strategy Demands Equitable Global Partnerships
The EU's industrial ambitions hinge on transforming extractive relationships into sustainable partnerships with resource-rich nations.
Germany’s Minimum Wage Hike In Accordance With The European Minimum Wage Directive
Germany’s wage commission sets a new course, linking pay floor to EU benchmark after years of modest rises.