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Foreign and security policy

More than symbolic politics

The recognition of Palestine as a state by a number of EU countries has created new momentum — bringing the two-state solution centre stage once more

By Alon Liel

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Foreign and security policy

No time for solo action

If it wants to achieve anything close to ‘military strategic autonomy’ in the future, Europe must rearm itself on a continental scale

By Paul Mason

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Foreign and security policy

Warriors’ lament, peacemakers’ hymn

Narrowing public debate to a military victory for Ukraine as the only option diminishes the potential for diplomatic solutions that could bring peace

By Frank Hoffer

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Future of social democracy

Oh, what a lucky man

Socialist Raphaël Glucksmann is shaking up the French political landscape — challenging Macron’s candidate in the EU elections

By Adrienne Woltersdorf

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Democracy and society

Europe’s self-proclaimed watchdogs

Right-wing populists are increasingly presenting themselves as the true defenders of Europe. The power of this narrative should not be underestimated

By Ernst Hillebrand

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Foreign and security policy

Putin’s reshuffle is about optimisation, not change

The decision to replace Defence Minister Shoigu with economist Belousov is not a shift in policy but an attempt to boost military efficiency

By Tatiana Stanovaya

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European integration

Building an inclusive Europe

With the EU elections looming, it’s time for policy-makers to dismantle the barriers faced by millions of persons with disabilities

By Ioannis Vardakastanis, Haydn Hammersley

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Foreign and security policy

Between existence and expediency

The Ukrainian army needs new soldiers. However, the government’s radical mobilisation measures threaten to divide society

By Anastasia Magazova

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Economy and ecology

The price of progress?

Mining essential resources for the green transition may be key to our pursuit of a sustainable future — but not at the expense of local communities

By Lisa Pelling

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Foreign and security policy

Russia’s red thread

Soviet nostalgia, revisionism and anti-Western propaganda: Putin is unwavering in his commitment to the old pillars of Russian politics

By Cord Jakobeit, Dmytro Mykhailychenko