Economy and ecology | 25.05.2023 The real drivers of inflation The ECB is fighting inflation with interest rate hikes — putting the main burden on workers. But the causes of inflation lie outside the labour market
Democracy and society | 27.02.2023 Europe’s defective democracies Declining voter turnout and the rise of populist parties: the EU elections are a litmus test for the resilience of European democracy and cohesion
Economy and ecology | 19.12.2022 How big companies are profiting from inflation Inflation is driving up food prices. But beside the war in Ukraine, a primary cause for price increases is big companies' eagerness to make a [...]
Economy and ecology | 08.11.2022 ‘Profits must be shared’ As inflation rises, it is surprising that some are making enormous profits. To restore social balance the EU must push for an excess profit tax
Eco-friendly xenophobia With its upcoming referendum, the Swiss far right is rebranding exclusion as sustainability. If it succeeds, expect copycats across Europe
The art of playing giants Xi Jinping headed to North Korea to secure China’s influence. But the real winner of the summit is Kim Jong Un
Downfall of a superstar Germany’s humiliating defeat in the race for a UN Security Council seat reveals the price of a foreign policy increasingly seen as hypocritical abroad