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Democracy and society

Trade unions can defeat Europe’s far right

People who feel more empowered at work are less likely to agree with extreme-right arguments

By Oliver Roethig

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Foreign and security policy

Germany’s fall from grace

The German government’s stance on the war in Gaza is causing lasting harm to the country’s reputation around the world. There’s still time to fix this

By Marcus Schneider, Jannis Grimm

picture alliance / REUTERS | Alexandre Meneghini

Democracy and society

A clear majority

Newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum wants to continue the left-wing policies of her predecessor. But the challenges facing Mexico are enormous

By Yesko Quiroga

picture alliance / Associated Press | Hassan Ammar

Foreign and security policy

Political chess with human pawns

Von der Leyen’s €1 bn aid pledge to Lebanon: a genuine humanitarian effort or an attempt to gain political support ahead of the EU elections?

By Sabrina Kaschowitz, Hussam Baravi

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Democracy and society

The Trump verdict’s ripple effect

What the Trump conviction says about US society five months away from an election that could be decisive for the future of democracies in the West

By Ekaterina Venkina

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Economy and ecology

Ghosts of the past

The EU elections will shift power to the right, risking the return of conservative economic policies and threatening the welfare of ordinary citizens

By Robert Misik

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Economy and ecology

From impunity to accountability

Labour exploitation thrives in the shadows of subcontracting chains. EU reforms must bring transparency and justice to workers in high-risk industries

By Kristjan Bragason, Tom Deleu, Livia Spera

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Economy and ecology

Financing the future

As global temperatures break records, the financial toll on nations rises. Two UN conferences could offer solutions to ease the devastating impacts

By Nithi Nesadurai