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Democracy and society

The coalition that ate itself

Romania’s mainstream parties united against extremism after the 2024 elections. That alliance is now starting to fracture

By Cristian Chiscop

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Foreign and security policy

The return of Dr Strangelove

Trump’s troop withdrawal and missile U-turn in Germany are symptoms of a far bigger danger: the revival of nuclear confrontation politics

By Rolf Mützenich

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Democracy and society

The most deceptive form of stability

Barely visible, but crucial: the Council of Europe must demonstrate whether Europe’s human rights framework still holds up even in challenging times

By Ingmar Naumann

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Democracy and society

Escape from reality

The German left retreats from X. Yet those who seek political exchange only where it is comfortable will eventually lose their influence in society

By Nikolaos Gavalakis

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Economy and ecology

Who owns the green transition?

Europe’s decarbonisation policies risk deepening inequality unless labour is placed at their centre

By Wouter van de Klippe

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Future of social democracy

Redlessness

In Central Europe, social democracy is no longer just in crisis mode — but in the process of disappearing entirely

By Henrik Meyer

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Future of social democracy

The Left fights back — finally

A global left-wing alliance is forming in Barcelona to counter the rise of the far right

By Valeska Hesse, Daniel Reichart

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Interviews

‘Europe must be the guardian of the rules-based international order’

Adis Ahmetovic, foreign affairs spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary group, on dealing with current conflicts and Germany’s role in Europe

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Democracy and society

This time, things are different

— or are they? After four terms in power, Orbán’s Fidesz looks increasingly worn out. But can the newcomer Magyar really offer more than protest?

By Ernst Hillebrand

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Democracy and society

Reading tea leaves

Despite wins in Paris and Marseille, the local elections offer little clue to what comes next. The key question remains: will France’s left unite?

By Adrienne Woltersdorf