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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

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Foreign and security policy

More than symbolic politics

The recognition of Palestine as a state by a number of EU countries has created new momentum — bringing the two-state solution centre stage once more

By Alon Liel

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Foreign and security policy

No time for solo action

If it wants to achieve anything close to ‘military strategic autonomy’ in the future, Europe must rearm itself on a continental scale

By Paul Mason

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Democracy and society

New voices, new era

Tomorrow’s election will be a crucial test for South Africa’s young democracy. The country’s youth is eager to hit the refresh button on its regime

By Pearl Pillay