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Democracy and society

The secret sauce against populism

As polarisation deepens, the rise of populism seems unstoppable. But focusing on shared values and local solidarity may just save democracy

By Maria Skóra, Michael Miebach

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Future of social democracy

But there is a country for old men

Some elderly people struggle to live a dignified life in the EU, but overall young people are worse off

By Jan Zielonka

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Foreign and security policy

A flower left to wilt

If the rest of Europe truly wants to support democratic movements in Belarus, it needs to stop seeing the country and its people as a problem

By Andrey Dzmitryeu

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Democracy and society

Austria’s elephant in the room

What lessons can be learnt from the recent Austrian elections? One issue, in particular, has taken centre stage

By Eszter Kováts

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Foreign and security policy

Will oil decide the fate of the Russia-Ukraine War?

A collapse in global oil prices could pose a significant risk to Putin’s war machine

By Luke Cooper

Canva

Foreign and security policy

Global challenges, urban solutions

As national governments struggle to address foreign policy issues such as migration, cities are stepping up to the challenge

By Gülşen Doğan

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Future of social democracy

Austria’s far-right wins, but can it govern?

The FPÖ emerged as the winner of the country’s recent general elections. But a three-party coalition could still block its rise to power

By Barbara Tóth

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Democracy and society

The problem with Germany’s border controls

This is not just about political expediency: it is about Europe’s identity. Germany’s border controls are a symptom of a much larger issue

By Lika Kobeshavidze

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European integration

A slap to the left, a kiss to the right

With Raffaele Fitto as Commission Vice-President, Meloni is positioning a confidant in Brussels. The shift to the right also helps von der Leyen

By Gregor Fitzi

picture alliance / Reuters | Yves Herman

European integration

This is what it takes

Unprecedented cooperation is essential to maintain the EU’s competitiveness. Will Draghi’s vision be a wake-up call?

By Marie Hasdenteufel, Daniela Iller, Sidonie Wetzig