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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

picture alliance / APA / Christian Bruna

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

picture alliance / AA | Diego Herrera Carcedo

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

picture alliance / Ikon Images | Gary Waters

Democracy and society

Crisis of the liberal order

Global institutions such as the International Criminal Court are being widely criticised. Yet, they are sorely needed in times of great power rivalry

By Rolf Mützenich

picture alliance / REUTERS | Staff

Foreign and security policy

Who speaks for the Pacific?

As the Pacific Islands Forum came to an end, the underlying questions remain: who has a voice and legitimacy to influence the region, and who doesn’t

By Kerryn Baker, Theresa Meki

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Economy and ecology

A cure for Europe’s financial woes?

European leaders are striving to reduce barriers to financial integration, yet the deeper challenge remains fragmented government bond markets

By Peter Bofinger

picture alliance / abaca | ABACA

Foreign and security policy

Menu à la Kyiv from Indian PM Modi

Never before was being relevant in a peace process in Europe so important. Modi’s Ukraine visit was an arm of cooperation stretched to Eastern Europe

By Mridula Ghosh