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European integration

How the EU’s inaction in the Western Balkans backfires

Brussels’ broken promises are weakening the progressive camp in South-Eastern Europe — for the benefit of nationalist and autocratic forces

By René Schlee

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Economy and ecology

The fight to work less

Covid-19 changed our relationship to work. Trade unions and the climate movement should use this opportunity to fight for a shorter working week

By Kyle Lewis

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Democracy and society

Mikheil Saakashvili is back

The comeback of Mikheil Saakashvili has taken Georgia by surprise. Now jailed and on hunger strike, he calls for a new revolution

By Otar Kobakhidze

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Democracy and society

Stopping democratic backsliding

After a democratic upswing at the end of the 20th century, we are now seeing an age of autocratisation. But with the right strategy, it can be stopped

By Sheri Berman

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Latin America

Nicaragua’s bloody road to fake elections

The upcoming elections in Nicaragua are being called a sham. Daniel Ortega’s predicted win will do little to end the country’s political crisis

By Gioconda Belli

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Economy and ecology

How COP26 can keep its promises

COP26 is set to place profit over principles once more. Yet, it is not too late to turn the tide and create just, fair and equitable solutions for all

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Economy and ecology

To use gas or not to use gas?

Rising prices and the transition to green energy have made the EU weary of gas. But closing the taps on Russian gas pipelines might prove difficult

By Stanislav Kuvaldin

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Future of social democracy

How Shinzo Abe still rules Japan

In this weekend's election in Japan, the ruling LDP will most likely hold on to power — with its former leader Shinzo Abe still pulling the strings

By Sven Saaler