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Democracy and society

Cult of cruelty

The poison of authoritarianism has penetrated deep into societies. In Austria, too, the far right is in the lead ahead of the national elections

By Robert Misik

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Democracy and society

A new path for Moldova starts at the ballot box

Amid war, crises and a referendum, what direction will the country take?

By Vladimir Soloviev

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Economy and ecology

A cure for Europe’s financial woes?

European leaders are striving to reduce barriers to financial integration, yet the deeper challenge remains fragmented government bond markets

By Peter Bofinger

picture alliance / REUTERS | Johanna Geron

Democracy and society

Rien ne va plus

Almost two months after the parliamentary elections, nothing works in French politics anymore. Ways out of the crisis are being desperately sought

By Adrienne Woltersdorf

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Foreign and security policy

A global diplomatic vacuum

So far, we haven’t seen any real co-ordinated efforts to end the war in Ukraine. It is high time to address this failure

By Christos Katsioulis, Walter Kemp

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Democracy and society

When art is all that remains

Before politicians can even articulate their agenda or intentions, art will have already revealed all. Unlike politics, authentic culture never lies

By Nina L. Khrushcheva

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Economy and ecology

From war zones to work zones

What Ukraine (and the EU) can learn from three decades of post-war reconstruction in Bosnia and Herzegovina

By Vesna Bojicic-Dzelilovic

picture alliance / Associated Press | Darko Vojinovic

Economy and ecology

The dreams of some, the protests of others

Serbia faces a fierce backlash over a proposed lithium mine in the Jadar Valley, as economic promises, environmental fears and EU interests collide

By Nikola Burazer

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Foreign and security policy

Bringing the war back to Russia

The Ukrainian offensive in Kursk marks a historic moment. What implications does it hold for the country’s future and the overall course of the war?

By Alexey Yusupov

picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Veljko Martinovic

Foreign and security policy

Belgrade needs a new foreign policy

Serbia is moving closer to Russia and China. The accession candidate is on a collision course with the EU

By Srdjan Cvijic