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Democracy and society

Wilders’ welfare chauvinism

The Netherlands’ coalition agreement reveals the superficiality of right-wing populist claims to support the welfare state. How did this happen?

By Wouter van de Klippe

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Foreign and security policy

Little relief

With billions of euros promised for Syria, the EU remains the largest donor. But much of this aid fails to reach those in need

By Lydia Both

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Democracy and society

After the election is before the election

Brussels faces a new political reality as conservative and far-right parties win the EU elections. What are the implications for the Union’s future?

By Tobias Mörschel, Ingmar Naumann, Marco Schwarz

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Democracy and society

Be the change you want to see in the world

Tusk’s second victory in Poland shows that resorting to polarisation and the demonisation of anti-democratic opponents only feeds their agenda

By Daniel Morgenstern

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Democracy and society

Kamikaze Macron

With his call for new elections, the French president may have set the stage for a far-right government

By Adrienne Woltersdorf

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Democracy and society

Trade unions can defeat Europe’s far right

People who feel more empowered at work are less likely to agree with extreme-right arguments

By Oliver Roethig

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Foreign and security policy

Germany’s fall from grace

The German government’s stance on the war in Gaza is causing lasting harm to the country’s reputation around the world. There’s still time to fix this

By Marcus Schneider, Jannis Grimm

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Foreign and security policy

Political chess with human pawns

Von der Leyen’s €1 bn aid pledge to Lebanon: a genuine humanitarian effort or an attempt to gain political support ahead of the EU elections?

By Sabrina Kaschowitz, Hussam Baravi

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Economy and ecology

Ghosts of the past

The EU elections will shift power to the right, risking the return of conservative economic policies and threatening the welfare of ordinary citizens

By Robert Misik

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Economy and ecology

From impunity to accountability

Labour exploitation thrives in the shadows of subcontracting chains. EU reforms must bring transparency and justice to workers in high-risk industries

By Kristjan Bragason, Tom Deleu, Livia Spera