Democracy and societyPleasure 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
European integrationUnited in division Far-right factions are splitting and regrouping following the European elections, leading to significant upheaval across the continent By Matteo Dressler
Future of social democracyGeorge Orwell and Europe’s new normal We once believed that disarmament, diplomacy and trade could secure peace. Now, a renewed arms race, sanctions and threats are the order of the day By Jan Zielonka
