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Economy and ecology

A worthwhile investment

Reconstructing Ukraine will be expensive. But the EU would benefit from a strong Ukrainian economy

By Alexandra Dienes

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European integration

He came in like a wrecking ball

Orbán’s recent diplomatic antics have rattled the EU. But member states have the chance to end Hungary’s Presidency within weeks — if they want to

By Daniel Hegedüs

European integration

Praemonitus praemunitus

In the context of EU enlargement, the Western Balkans have a great deal of experience to offer. What can the new candidates learn from them?

By Radmila Šekerinska

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Foreign and security policy

Trump-proofing NATO

NATO’s 75th anniversary is overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and a possible US withdrawal from Europe. Can the EU master these challenges?

By Peer Teschendorf

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Foreign and security policy

Why Ostpolitik is needed right now

Revisiting this policy of reconciliation could help to develop a realistic, step-by-step foreign policy towards the ultimate goal: peace with Russia

By Hans Kundnani

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Interviews

‘The firewall of the Republican Front has held firm’

Adrienne Woltersdorf from Paris on the difficult government formation in France, voter frustration and conflicts within the left-wing alliance

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Future of social democracy

End of an era

The Tories’ populist time in government ends with a historic defeat. But despite Labour’s landslide victory, their path forward won’t be easy

By Michèle Auga

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European integration

Orbán’s vision for Europe

Can Hungary lead Europe effectively while also balancing national interests with contentious issues like EU enlargement and relations with Russia?

By Jacques Rupnik

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Economy and ecology

Be careful what you wish for

While it can seem tempting to push for climate issues and progressive policies within NATO, it may not be in the Greens’ best interests

By Laurent Standaert, Beatrice Schönning

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Democracy and society

Pleasure in destruction

From promising reformer to controversial leader — Macron’s bold reforms and crazy manoeuvres paved the way for the resurgence of the French far right

By Adrienne Woltersdorf