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Economy and ecology

Debt paper tiger

The US national debt is the highest it has been since the Second World War. And still, there is no reason to worry

By Dean Baker

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Democracy and society

What Iran gained from the Columbia University crackdowns

Amid recent pro-Palestine campus protests in the US, Iran has emerged as an unlikely cheerleader in a bid to divert attention from its own regime

By Kourosh Ziabari

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Democracy and society

Harris: 1, Trump: 0

As the election battle heats up in the aftermath of Harris’ strong performance against Trump, might it just shift the dynamics?

By Marco Bitschnau

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European integration

This is what it takes

Unprecedented cooperation is essential to maintain the EU’s competitiveness. Will Draghi’s vision be a wake-up call?

By Marie Hasdenteufel, Daniela Iller, Sidonie Wetzig

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Economy and ecology

More carrot, less stick

Europe is driving forward the expansion of the semiconductor industry on a massive scale. But subsidies must be linked to sustainable production

By Julia Hess

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Democracy and society

Feeding the fire

To keep the left out of government, Macron is ignoring the will of the voters and courting the right, plunging French democracy into a deep crisis

By Adrienne Woltersdorf

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Democracy and society

Cult of cruelty

The poison of authoritarianism has penetrated deep into societies. In Austria, too, the far right is in the lead ahead of the national elections

By Robert Misik

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Democracy and society

A new path for Moldova starts at the ballot box

Amid war, crises and a referendum, what direction will the country take?

By Vladimir Soloviev