Interviews | 12.07.2023 ‘Corruption destroys trust in democratic processes and ultimately in democracy itself’ A decade ago, the Strässer Report exposed a scandal in the Council of Europe. Frank Schwabe on the dangers of corruption and how to fight it
Europe | 05.03.2020 'He shouldn't be extradited' Whistleblowers must be protected and Julian Assange freed, argues German Social Democratic MP Frank Schwabe
Who owns the green transition? Europe’s decarbonisation policies risk deepening inequality unless labour is placed at their centre
‘For Russia, the very existence of the EPC is a defeat’ European leaders gather in Yerevan for two major summits. Marcel Röthig on Armenia’s deepening ties with the EU and the power of informal diplomacy
Endgame regime change? Many believe that a new regime will automatically fix Iran’s crises. But without civic education and social reform, democracy won’t stand