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'Hydrogen is the only sensible solution for becoming CO2-neutral'

Hydrogen is necessary to achieve Europe's climate goals. But this requires co-operation with countries like Russia and China, says Rainer Quitzow

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Work and digitalisation

The revolt of the American worker

American workers are fed up with being underpaid and overworked — and either fight for better pay or just quit their jobs in droves

By Paul Krugman

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Democracy and society

The beginning of the end for Viktor Orbán?

The conservative small-town mayor Péter Márki-Zay has won the primary of Hungary's united opposition. And he has a good chance of beating Orbán

By Szilárd Pap

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Economy and ecology

Zero emissions, zero problems?

Carbon removal is no substitute for decarbonisation. But for Europe to achieve ‘net zero’ by 2050, it needs to combine both

By Felix Schenuit Schenuit, Oliver Geden Geden

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Economy and ecology

Can China defeat three stubborn modern inequalities?

‘Socialism with Chinese characteristics’ is replicating US inequalities. There are three types — and some are more difficult to tackle than others

By Branko Milanović

Reuters

Economy and ecology

Africa's economic trade-off

Africa's new free trade area could transform the continent's economy. But without strong social protections, it may result in more precarious work

By Kwabena Nyarko Otoo

Reuters

Democracy and society

The radicalisation of Austrian conservatism

Sebastian Kurz resigned after a series of major scandals. But he still wields power over the Conservatives that radicalised under his leadership

By Natascha Strobl

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Interviews

'The race is open'

The victory of Germany's social democrats is raising hopes in France. Gilles Finchelstein on the Parti Socialiste's chances in next year's elections