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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

picture alliance / REUTERS | Yves Herman

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

picture alliance/Hendrik Schmidt/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB | Hendrik Schmidt

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

picture alliance/Anadolu | Narciso Contreras

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

picture alliance/IBL Schweden | Jorma Valkonen/IBL Bildbyrå

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

picture alliance/Reuters | Marina Lystseva

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

picture alliance/Pacific Press | Simone Kuhlmey

European integration

Redefining peace

By claiming that the EU is turning into a ‘war project’ amid Russian aggression, many pro-Europeans are idealising its history as a ‘peace project’

By Hans Kundnani

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Democracy and society

Is the world getting out of control?

The EU won’t regain its sex appeal through patronising speeches and paternalistic funds. The best way to promote democracy is to act by example

By Jan Zielonka

picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Zurab Tsertsvadze

European integration

A trailblazer on the wrong track

Is Georgia's leadership risking a break with Europe - and its own people?

By Marcel Röthig