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Democracy and society

Spain’s emptying lands

By tackling the growing rural demographic decline and lack of political representation, the España Vaciada movement is giving a voice to the affected

By Timo Daum

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Economy and ecology

Return to positive interest rates requires a safety net

An interest hike could stifle the European economy. But inflation in the eurozone can be tempered without jeopardising recovery

By Peter Bofinger

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Foreign and security policy

So Germany’s to blame for Putin. Really?

Germany has been blamed for its cooperative approach towards Russia. But critics fail to understand its reasoning

By George Pagoulatos

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European integration

European security (dis)order

The standard narrative that every crisis leads to further EU integration is flawed. What does that mean for its path towards geopolitical sovereignty?

By Christos Katsioulis

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Democracy and society

What’s at stake in Northern Ireland’s spring election

Brexit has deepened the mistrust between the two largest parties of Northern Ireland. The upcoming elections will be decisive for a peaceful future

By Katy Hayward

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Economy and ecology

Europe’s decarbonisation plans derailed?

To divest from Russian gas, the EU is importing LNG from the US. But instead of a short-term fix, it locks Europe into more fossil fuel infrastructure

By Michael Davies-Venn

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Work and digitalisation

Ukrainian refugees also deserve decent work

Proponents of the platform economy are using the plight of Ukrainian refugees to push back against regulation. But all workers deserve decent work

By Oliver Röthig

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Foreign and security policy

Has the war in Ukraine made the EU a geopolitical actor?

The war in Ukraine has forced the EU to take a geopolitical role. To live up to expectations, the bloc must secure a norm-based international system

By Nicoletta Pirozzi

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European integration

Ukraine’s EU membership ambition

Before the war, Ukraine's dream to become part of the EU was exactly that – a dream. But the new political reality could make it come true

By Nickolay Kapitonenko

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Economy and ecology

Poland parts from Russian energy

Poland was prepared when Gazprom decided to turn off the gas supply to the country. But fully decoupling from Russian energy supply won’t be easy

By Ernst Hillebrand