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European integration

It's half-time for the European Commission

After focussing on pandemic management, the EU will have to push forward its policy initiatives. But Europe's electoral calendar may complicate things

By Sophie Pornschlegel

Reuters

Future of social democracy

The Norwegian left's new-found optimism

The left won a major victory at Norway's recent elections — with a programme focussed on tackling inequality, climate change, and regional disparities

By Axel Fjeldavli

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

On the EU’s Belarus border, security and rights collide

Lukashenka’s thrashing around in Eastern Europe forces progressives to offer a positive alternative on security

By Weronika Grzebalska

Canva

European integration

Dusting off the 'Weimar Triangle'

Resurrecting the 30-year alliance between Germany, France, and Poland could build bridges in the EU — with climate action and civic exchange

By Claus Leggewie

Canva

Foreign and security policy

A relationship without commitment

The US-Ukrainian Strategic Partnership is off to a wonky start. Only time will tell how effective the meeting between Biden and Zelensky really was

By Valerii Kalnysh

Reuters

Democracy and society

Montenegro's explosive crack

Last week's protest shows that Montenegro is still split between nationalism and religion

By Max Brändle

Reuters

Democracy and society

Bolsonarismo's erosion of democracy

Jair Bolsonaro again attacked Brazil's democratic institutions at a protest last week. Even though he rowed back since, democracy continues to erode

By Christoph Heuser

Reuters

Democracy and society

Venezuela’s glimmer of hope

The recent round of negotiations between the Venezuelan government and opposition may actually be able to break the country's political deadlock

By Sandra Weiss