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Interviews

‘The firewall of the Republican Front has held firm’

Adrienne Woltersdorf from Paris on the difficult government formation in France, voter frustration and conflicts within the left-wing alliance

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Interviews

‘There’s a broad consensus in Denmark around migration’

Minister for Immigration and Integration Kaare Dybvad Bek on Denmark’s restrictive migration policy and its efforts to prevent parallel societies

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Economy and ecology

Snow delay and economic decay

Fighting climate change requires a redistribution of resources from rich to poor. Save your moral indignation — pay your taxes instead

By Lisa Pelling

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Future of social democracy

End of an era

The Tories’ populist time in government ends with a historic defeat. But despite Labour’s landslide victory, their path forward won’t be easy

By Michèle Auga

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European integration

Orbán’s vision for Europe

Can Hungary lead Europe effectively while also balancing national interests with contentious issues like EU enlargement and relations with Russia?

By Jacques Rupnik

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Economy and ecology

Be careful what you wish for

While it can seem tempting to push for climate issues and progressive policies within NATO, it may not be in the Greens’ best interests

By Laurent Standaert, Beatrice Schönning

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Foreign and security policy

Full force to the Moon!

Europe must take the lead in space exploration and assert its authority in shaping the future space regulatory framework amid global challenges

By Celina Thadewaldt

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Democracy and society

Pleasure in destruction

From promising reformer to controversial leader — Macron’s bold reforms and crazy manoeuvres paved the way for the resurgence of the French far right

By Adrienne Woltersdorf