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Tobias Mörschel

Tobias Mörschel

Brussels

Tobias Mörschel heads the EU Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Brussels, Belgium.

Articles

Democracy and society | 29.08.2025

The illusion of normalcy

Unlike what is happening at the national level, the shift to the right in the EU is much less visible, creeping in, unnoticed by the public

Democracy and society | 11.06.2024

After the election is before the election

Brussels faces a new political reality as conservative and far-right parties win the EU elections. What are the implications for the Union’s future?

Future of social democracy | 03.08.2021

Where is Italy heading?

While many are looking to Eastern Europe with concern, in Italy an unholy far-right alliance is forming to take over the government

Europe | 09.09.2020

Italy might have to brace for a 'hot autumn'

With a divided government, an ailing economy and a consolidated right-wing camp, Italy remains Europe’s Achilles heel

Europe | 20.03.2020

Covid-19: Where's the EU?

So far, the EU has shown lacklustre corona crisis management. A view from Italy shows what needs to happen now

Europe | 06.09.2019

More than a marriage of convenience

Italy's Social Democrats and the Five Star Movement have far more in common than just the fear of Matteo Salvini

Europe | 23.08.2019

Salvini's miscalculation

Matteo Salvini played with fire — and burned himself. Now, Italy could see a new coalition of old enemies

Europe | 18.04.2019

The Democratic Party’s comeback

Italy’s political left is back from its post-Renzi sabbatical – with a new leader, fresh ideas and a more open political concept