Foreign and security policyAfter NATO — the way forward Global instability demands action. Europe’s time to lead has arrived By Emilian Kavalski, Maximilian Mayer
Democracy and societyThe streets demand justice Protests rise from Novi Sad to Belgrade. Eighty per cent support the students, yet power remains deaf to their voices By Nikola Mikovic
Economy and ecologyHome sweet hurdle Europe’s housing crisis is more than a numbers game — it’s about the growing inequality that shapes where people live, work and raise their families By Gerald Koessl
Economy and ecologyGermany’s incoming government has embraced military Keynesianism With billions for military vehicles and crumbs for green tech, Germany’s fiscal shift risks fueling discontent — and extremism By Tom Krebs, Isabella M. Weber
Democracy and societyDemocracy dies in handcuffs Governments across Europe are cracking down on NGOs. One institution, in particular, has the means to stop them By Ingmar Naumann
Foreign and security policyHas Russia now achieved its goal? Moscow wants more than mediation — it wants recognition By Alexey Yusupov
Democracy and societyWhat a spectacle! Portugal’s government has collapsed over a scandal, new elections are due — will the country shift to the right or can the Socialists return to power? By Fabian Schmiedel
Foreign and security policyGreenland faces a crucial decision Trump’s bid for Greenland is shaping the island’s parliamentary elections — possible dependence on the US could become the decisive election issue By Michael Paul
Foreign and security policyThe lost art of statecraft Rearmament is increasingly replacing diplomacy — blindly steering Europe toward another confrontation with Russia By Roland Popp
Foreign and security policyHow to survive in a world of fierce competition between great powers A perspective from Ukraine By Nickolay Kapitonenko