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Democracy and society

Is Spain on the right track?

Much is at stake for Spain and Europe. If the Spaniards vote right in July, they would be yet another country in the growing right bulwark

By Bettina Luise Rürup

Reuters/Andrzej Iwanczuk

Democracy and society

When everyone is your enemy

So far, PiS has had a clear lead in the polls. But the Polish ruling party crossed a red line by drafting a law that targets opposition leader Tusk

By Max Brändle

Reuters/Sergio Moraes

Economy and ecology

Even more catastrophic than under Bolsonaro

The promise to protect the Amazon brought Brazil back into the international arena. But saving the environment was never a priority for Lula

By Sandra Weiss

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Economy and ecology

A new sheriff in monopoly town

The Biden administration has started a fight against monopolies. But it remains to be seen if they can maintain and even extend their efforts

By Steven Hill

Reuters/ Laura Hasani

Democracy and society

Serbia’s cunning Kosovo deflection

The key to understanding the violent conflicts in northern Kosovo lies not in the capital Pristina, but in Belgrade

By René Schlee

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Work and digitalisation

How much work is enough?

Millions have used the past three years to re-evaluate the trade-off between time and money. And it's kick-starting a revolution in the labour market

By Anne-Marie Slaughter, Autumn McDonald

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Future of social democracy

Amid nothing going right, Austrians lean far-left

By focusing on former non-voters, the Communist Party has gained considerably in recent elections. The Social Democrats should draw their lessons

By Michael Jennewein

Reuters/ Sarah Meyssonnier

Democracy and society

Shouldn’t a protest movement led by unions be benefiting the left?

Imperilled by Macron’s diktats and threatened by left wing chaos, France’s far right is managing to present itself as the defender of democracy

By Mitchell Abidor, Miguel Lago