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
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The rich world’s rich problem At this G7 summit, leaders must finally realise that inequality is no side issue, but a structural crisis cutting across rich and poor countries alike
Til politics do us part A decade after civil unions, Italy still doesn’t allow same-sex marriage — a sign of a political system unable to keep pace with its own society
‘We must adapt to a new reality without abandoning what makes us Social Democrats’ Miia Järvi reflects on the success of Finland’s Social Democratic Party and the lessons it holds for others across Europe