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Work and digitalisation

Europe needs a public service internet

Europe shouldn't try to imitate Silicon Valley. Instead, it must use its strengths to counter the threat Big Tech poses to democracy: public service

By Christian Fuchs

Reuters

Future of social democracy

The biggest killer of pandemic times: inequality

Inequalities are as extreme as they were at the peak of western imperialism — with deadly consequences. But the solutions are within our grasp

By Jayati Ghosh

Reuters

Future of social democracy

The challenges ahead for Latin America's left

With the victory in Chile, progressive forces in Latin America have gained ground. Nevertheless, democracy in the region is still under pressure

By Pablo Stefanoni

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

How France greenwashes nuclear weapons

France plans to modernise its nuclear power – allegedly to insure cheaper and greener electricity. Yet behind it nestles a nuclear weapons agenda

By Angelika Claußen

Reuters

Interviews

‘A policy of détente for this day and age’

In the long term, Europe needs a security architecture that goes beyond two opposing blocs, argues German social-democratic MP Rolf Mützenich

Pexels

Economy and ecology

The price increases that matter for the poor

Food-price inflation – driven by supply chain problems, climate change, and financial speculation – has hit the world’s poorest the hardest

By Jayati Ghosh

Reuters

Interviews

‘It was traumatising for the children’

After the world's longest closure, Ugandan pupils are returning to school. Geraldine Kabami on whether the country is now facing a lost generation

Reuters

Democracy and society

BoJo has served his purpose

Boris Johnson's days in office may be numbered. But the Tories don't need him to continue advancing anti-social, anti-democratic policies

By Michèle Auga