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Democracy and society

Saving the EU from disintegration

Can Olaf Scholz’s Zeitenwende become a momentum for change in protecting the rule of law in Europe?

By Maria Skóra

Reuters

European integration

Stepping out of Russia’s sphere of influence

The EPC Summit has sent a strong message to Russia: no deals can be expected at the expense of the independence and sovereignty of Ukraine or Moldova

By Victoria Roșa

Reuters/ Susana Vera

Democracy and society

Is Spain on the right track?

Much is at stake for Spain and Europe. If the Spaniards vote right in July, they would be yet another country in the growing right bulwark

By Bettina Luise Rürup

Reuters/Andrzej Iwanczuk

Democracy and society

When everyone is your enemy

So far, PiS has had a clear lead in the polls. But the Polish ruling party crossed a red line by drafting a law that targets opposition leader Tusk

By Max Brändle

Reuters/ Laura Hasani

Democracy and society

Serbia’s cunning Kosovo deflection

The key to understanding the violent conflicts in northern Kosovo lies not in the capital Pristina, but in Belgrade

By René Schlee

Reuters/Manfred Siebinger

Future of social democracy

Amid nothing going right, Austrians lean far-left

By focusing on former non-voters, the Communist Party has gained considerably in recent elections. The Social Democrats should draw their lessons

By Michael Jennewein

Reuters/ Sarah Meyssonnier

Democracy and society

Shouldn’t a protest movement led by unions be benefiting the left?

Imperilled by Macron’s diktats and threatened by left wing chaos, France’s far right is managing to present itself as the defender of democracy

By Mitchell Abidor, Miguel Lago

Reuters/ Yves Herman

Foreign and security policy

A new hope for peace

The Armenian Prime Minister’s statements surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh could bring some movement into the conflict — and a potential peace agreement

By Anna Gevorgyan

Reuters/Martin Juen

Future of social democracy

How not to run a leadership contest

The struggle for leadership of Austria’s Social Democrats is not over yet. And it highlights the fundamental issues facing progressive left parties

By Robert Misik

Reuters/Alastair Grant

European integration

Uniting Europe’s distant family

The European Political Community, proposed by Macron in 2022, will meet again on 1 June. How it was formed and what to expect from the summit

By Florent Marciacq, Denis Cenusa