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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

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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

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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

Reuters/ Yves Herman

Economy and ecology

Waking the sleeping beauty of European industrial policy

Startled by the Inflation Reduction Act, Europe wants to ignite the industrial policy turbo. But will the new measures be enough to keep up?

By Claudia Detsch

Reuters/ Dmytro Smolyenko

Economy and ecology

The green horizon of victory

Building a sustainable and secure future for the next generation of Ukrainians does not have to wait until the end of the war

By Olha Boiko