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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 | 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