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Future of social democracy

Emmanuel Macron's dangerous election gamble

To continue his neoliberal project beyond 2022, Macron is wooing France's right-wing base. But this strategy could end up putting Le Pen in power

By Bruno Amable

Reuters

Economy and ecology

Europe’s path to decarbonisation

Is a just transition for Europe realistic? Adam Tooze sets out the challenge to achieve net-zero by 2050

By Adam Tooze

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Economy and ecology

Germany’s dangerous export fetish

The coronavirus crisis has exposed how dangerous the German economy's over-reliance on exports really is. China shows how to do it better

By Andreas Nölke

Reuters

Economy and ecology

The treaty that threatens to derail Europe's Green Deal

When private courts of arbitration can award transnational energy firms billions in compensation for lost profits, climate protection becomes a farce

By Nico Schmidt

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

The Caribbean's skilful vaccine diplomacy

Many of the Caribbean's sovereign states have enough vaccines to cover their populations. They knew how to profit from international competition

By Bert Hoffmann

Reuters

Democracy and society

Europe cannot allow itself to be blackmailed forever

Last week, European leaders decided to extend the EU-Turkey refugee deal. But the agreement has been a complete disaster. Europe needs a new strategy

By J. Olaf Kleist, Marcus Engler

Reuters

Democracy and society

Israel elections: Netanyahu again short of a majority

After inconclusive results, Netanyahu could try form an unlikely alliance with Jewish ultra-Orthodox, ultra-nationalist factions and an Islamist party

By Paul Pasch

Reuters

Economy and ecology

The new transatlantic alliance

To make the transatlantic economy a leader in the fight against climate change, Europe should work with US President Biden on a joint CO2 tax

By Metin Hakverdi