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The winner takes it all

Europe is subsidising the industries of tomorrow. But who picks up the bill when workers and communities are left behind?

Democracy and society

Use it or lose it

As Ukraine fights for its survival, Europe’s established democracies face a quieter challenge — remembering why freedom is worth defending

By Michele Bellini

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Democracy and society

It’s the corruption, stupid

The Trump government’s blatant fraudulence cost Republicans the midterms. But unless Democrats clean house, their victory may prove short-lived

By Luigi Zingales

Economy and ecology

Mission possible?

COP31 does not need groundbreaking new agreements. What matters is that existing promises are finally turned into action

By Tina Blohm, Yvonne Blos

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The agony of choice

New Zealand has voted, but who will form the government remains to be seen. Political fragmentation is putting the country to the test

By Andreas Radtke

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JD Vance is probably toast

The US Vice President has tied his political future to Trump. The midterm defeats leave him with a tarnished brand and few ways out

By Matthew Schmitz

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The good, the bad and the unchanged

A different government in Israel could bring some relief for Palestinians. But a political solution remains nowhere in sight

By Konstantin Witschel

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‘Something that has not happened before in America’

Michael Baharaeen on the Democrats’ victory, the looming battle over the party’s direction, and the question of how they can win back the White House