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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
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