Democracy and societyTwo presidents, one divided nation Mozambique remains in crisis after disputed elections exposed long-standing economic and political struggles. Where does the country go from here? By Egídio Chaimite
Work and digitalisationEurope between DeepSeek and Trump DeepSeek’s recent breakthrough has sent shockwaves around the world. Does a more volatile AI market mean Europe now has a fleeting chance to compete? By Frederike Kaltheuner
Economy and ecologyThe cost of authoritarianism Venezuela’s broken democracy and economic hardships stand as a masterclass in institutional failure. How can the country move forward? By Leonardo Vera
European integrationLonging for EU Step by step, the British government is tiptoeing towards a ‘reset’ with the EU. But can it overcome its Brexit scars? By Polly Toynbee
Interviews‘Nicaragua has become a terrorist state’ Journalists Wendy Quintero Chávez and Lucía Pineda Ubau on systematic torture, rigged elections and the fight for press freedom
Democracy and societyThe land of limited opportunities Belarus’ upcoming elections will once again offer a choice between Lukashenko and Lukashenko. Still, change may well be on the horizon By Christopher Forst
European integrationDonald Tusk’s quadriga Poland’s EU presidency is marked by ambition, with a focus on security and resilience. But major gaps remain — particularly in the social dimension By Ania Skrzypek