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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

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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

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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

Reuters/Eduard Korniyenko

Democracy and society

Russia’s social media battleground

Since invading Ukraine, Russia has tightened restrictions around social media. But, not all is lost — there are regime-critical Russian actors at work

By Roland Bathon

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Economy and ecology

The real drivers of inflation

The ECB is fighting inflation with interest rate hikes — putting the main burden on workers. But the causes of inflation lie outside the labour market

By Susanne Wixforth, Kaoutar Haddouti

Reuters/ Remo Casilli

Future of social democracy

Will Spain's left stand or fall?

Spain's upcoming regional elections will be a gauntlet for the left, the social democrats and the conservatives alike

By Juan Rodríguez Teruel