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Foreign and security policy

Too little, too late

While calls for the recognition of a Palestinian state may serve diplomacy, they do not serve the Palestinians

By Manal A. Jamal

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Foreign and security policy

Berlin must act

Germany’s reserve towards Netanyahu not only jeopardises the two-state solution, but also Israel’s democratic future

By Nadav Tamir

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Democracy and society

Spain’s real trial

The amnesty law is polarising Spain. But it’s the right and far right – not PM Sánchez – who are threatening democracy

By José Montilla Aguilera

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Economy and ecology

Trump’s tariff tsunami hits Brazil

Brazil is pursuing partners across the globe, turning pressure into opportunity. Could Europe play a pivotal role?

By Monica Hirst

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Economy and ecology

Decision-making in the face of chaos

In a world unsettled by deglobalisation, technological upheaval and constant uncertainty, business as usual has become the riskiest gamble of all

By Dambisa Moyo

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Democracy and society

The ones who cry fascist

Democracies collapse not only through extremism, but also through the slow corrosion of debate and the narrowing of acceptable opinion

By Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf

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Democracy and society

The illusion of normalcy

Unlike what is happening at the national level, the shift to the right in the EU is much less visible, creeping in, unnoticed by the public

By Tobias Mörschel

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Democracy and society

A seat at the table

Russian democratic forces in exile seek representation in the Council of Europe’s Assembly — but will they succeed?

By Ekaterina Venkina