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Reuters/ Nyancho Nwanri

Democracy and society

Nigeria's 2023 elections: a turning point for the country?

Amidst media meddling and widespread corruption, Nigeria is electing a new government. The stakes are high for the most populous country in Africa

By Ayode Longe

Reuters/Abaca Press

Foreign and security policy

The European Union at war

The war in Ukraine has rained in ‘the hour of Europe’ once more. To live up to this role, the EU must move from reassuring words to tangible deeds

By Jan Zielonka

Reuters/Hans Lucas

Work and digitalisation

A blind spot in the EU’s Chips Act

The European Chips Act neglects dependencies on older Chinese semiconductor factories. But for many industries, these larger chips play a vital role

By Julia Hess

Reuters/ Stringer

Democracy and society

The EU's new role in mediating between Armenia and Azerbaijan

The EU has sent civilian observers to Armenia. For the mission to succeed it needs a flexible mandate, diplomatic support and resources

By Olesya Vartanyan

Reuters/ Vladislav Culiomza

Democracy and society

'I hope that the change of government will not be just an imitation of change in the country'

Ana Mihailov reports on Moldova’s new government and its priorities as well as the threat from Russia

By Ana Mihailov

Reuters/ Celestino Arce

Foreign and security policy

A diplomatic ray of hope amidst a disaster

The Greek-Turkish relationship has become increasingly estranged. The current rapprochement brought about by the earthquake could be a new beginning

By René Wildangel

Reuters/ Vatican Media

Democracy and society

Celestial hope, terrestrial scepticism

On his Africa trip, Pope Francis criticised the ongoing exploitation of the continent. We report from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo

By Anna Reuß, Manuel Wollschläger

Reuters/ Kevin Lamarque

Economy and ecology

Green subsidies: what about the Global South?

Climate action is not simply a domestic policy issue. If the West does not address the needs of developing countries, they will be left behind

By Rachel Thrasher