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European integration

Putting Orbán in charge of Europe is a terrible idea

The Hungarian Council presidency poses a serious risk to European democracy. History has shown that if you give Orbán power, he will abuse it

By Daniel Freund

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Economy and ecology

The AI revolution in climate science

AI may be crucial for understanding the consequences of our changing environment — as long as policymakers can guarantee that it provides public goods

By Giulio Boccaletti

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Interviews

‘People no longer have the confidence that their problems are being addressed in Paris’

Adrienne Woltersdorf on the government reshuffle in France, the dissatisfaction in the country and the success of Marine Le Pen

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Democracy and society

A moderate Trump?

Trump’s pragmatism is purely tactical. His only goal is to win this year’s elections — posing a real threat to US democracy

By Thomas Greven

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Democracy and society

The global femicide epidemic

From Italy to South Africa, femicides are increasing. To counter this, we must confront ingrained norms and demand swift legal action

By Theresa Beckmann

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Economy and ecology

The dumb man of Europe

The German economy has been chronically weak since 2022, and its recently announced austerity package is counterproductive in every respect

By Peter Bofinger

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Foreign and security policy

The EU’s migration blind spots

Rather than addressing the so-called migration crisis, the EU has moved it to Africa

By Felicity Okoth

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Foreign and security policy

A stalled partnership

The EU wants to reorganise its relationship with 79 countries from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. The problem: not all want to join in

By Elisabeth Bollrich