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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

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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

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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

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Democracy and society

After Czechia's vote, it all comes down to the president

Andrej Babiš’s right-wing populist ANO party lost ground in the Czech elections. But Babiš may still have an ace up his sleeve: President Miloš Zeman

By Urban Überschär

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Democracy and society

The Pandora Papers and the threat to democracy

Property laws have long been written by and for the wealthy. But the more they insist that their actions are legal, the less the public trusts the law

By Katharina Pistor

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Economy and ecology

Europe's green commitment problem

As energy prices in Europe are soaring, governments need to provide not just short-term relief, but make substantial commitments to decarbonisation

By Isa Ferrero