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European integration

The ego of nations

European crises require unity, yet leaders continue to prioritise sovereignty, making citizens the casualties of political posturing

By Jan Zielonka

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Democracy and society

Propaganda hydra

Russian propaganda always finds new holes in the armor of the restrictions they face in the EU

By Iryna Subota

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Democracy and society

No women, no peace

How Ukrainian women are keeping democracy alive despite the threat of gender reforms being rolled back in wartime

By Lisa Kuzmenko

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Democracy and society

At a standstill

The 2023 elections were the worst for the Dutch left in 100 years. Will this election look different?

By Simon Pieter Otjes

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Economy and ecology

Decline by design

Europe’s underinvestment isn’t just slowing growth — it’s fuelling inequality and aiding the far right gain ground. Changing course is still possible

By David Harrison

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Democracy and society

Greek idol returns

After leaving Syriza, Alexis Tsipras is seeking a new political beginning

By Nick Malkoutzis

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Work and digitalisation

More than a sandwich

Behind every döner stand is a worker — and now, a movement

By Kıvanç Eliaçık

picture alliance / IPON | Stefan Boness

Foreign and security policy

Why conscription is the wrong answer

The revival of this question means a failure of political imagination and democratic governance, both for Europe’s youth and its history of peace

By Julian Rossmann

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Economy and ecology

Driving in circles

While Europe is hesitating over its 2035 combustion engine ban, others are setting the rules for the electric future

By Claudia Detsch

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Democracy and society

Brussels’ new headache?

With Andrej Babiš poised to return as prime minister, Prague’s next government could test EU ties and shift foreign policy priorities

By Pavlína Janebová