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Democracy and society

A gift for the Kremlin

Europe’s proposed visa restrictions for Russians are fuelling a hostile view of the West — and playing straight into Putin’s hands

By Roland Bathon

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Democracy and society

Blame it on the boomers?

Germany’s baby boomers leave a complex legacy. Reducing it to blame obscures the real challenges of sustaining prosperity across generations

By Peter Bofinger

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Economy and ecology

This year’s fires are only the beginning

Climate change is already uprooting people within Europe. But the EU has yet to create a framework fit for the crisis

By Daniel Harper

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European integration

The European Union looks North

Geopolitical shocks are tilting Greenland, Iceland and Norway towards the EU — a shift that could reshape Europe’s security, energy and Arctic future

By Roderick Kefferpütz, Villy Søvndal

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Democracy and society

Spain’s real trial

The amnesty law is polarising Spain. But it’s the right and far right – not PM Sánchez – who are threatening democracy

By José Montilla Aguilera

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Democracy and society

The illusion of normalcy

Unlike what is happening at the national level, the shift to the right in the EU is much less visible, creeping in, unnoticed by the public

By Tobias Mörschel

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Democracy and society

A seat at the table

Russian democratic forces in exile seek representation in the Council of Europe’s Assembly — but will they succeed?

By Ekaterina Venkina

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Democracy and society

Protest flames engulf Serbia

Ten months after the tragedy in Novi Sad, students are demanding clarification, new elections and a democratic Serbia — Vučić's regime is responding with harsh measures

By Kirsten Schönefeld

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Interviews

‘That is not an option the West should accept’

Kenneth Roth on Putin's intentions, European peacekeeping forces and dependence on Trump

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Future of social democracy

Spain is an example to the world

At a time when many Western democracies are trying to keep immigrants out, the country is boldly welcoming them in

By Omar G. Encarnación