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Economy and ecology

Czechia’s iron trap

The Czech Republic’s economic situation is difficult. Instead of relieving the frustrated people, the government is relying on reforms à la Thatcher

By Katerina Smejkalova

Reuters/ Angelos Tzortzinis

Interviews

‘Public opinion looked quite different eight weeks ago’

In Greece, the rule is: after the election is before the election. Arne Schildberg from Athens on the success of the conservatives

Reuters/ Steve Taylor

Democracy and society

On the wrong side of Britain’s history

Last week has shown that the Tories' liberal wing was destroyed by Brexit and that fascism — disguised as neoliberal nationalism — is on the rise

By Paul Mason

Reuters/Alexandros Avramidis

Democracy and society

Extremely complex yet surprisingly simple

Between feuds and different electoral systems — why the complicated elections in Greece could actually end up being very simple this year

By Nick Malkoutzis

Canva | IPS Journal/Alena Bieling | Reuters/Umit Bektas

Democracy and society

Countdown to Turkey’s fateful elections

In Turkey, President Erdoğan is under pressure, polls see challenger Kılıçdaroğlu ahead. An onion could be the deciding factor

By Antonia Tilly

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Democracy and society

‘United by Music’

Eurovision describes itself as an apolitical platform. Still, the song contest is not tone-deaf to the times we live in

By Clara Cabrera

Reuters/Christian Hartmann

Work and digitalisation

Elevating the Cinderellas of social care

In the wake of the pandemic, trade unions managed to improve the working conditions of care workers. Still, welfare privatisation remains an issue

By Lisa Pelling

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Economy and ecology

A nuclear blazing row

The nuclear debate in Europe is heating up. The issue is emotional. And it polarises

By Claudia Detsch

Canva | IPS Journal | Alena Bieling

Democracy and society

Too big, too expensive and simply inappropriate

King Charles’ pompous coronation plans spark discontent among the British population. Might this (finally) herald the end of the British monarchy?

By Lisa Felgendreff

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Foreign and security policy

The Turkish elections could cost Azerbaijan a friend

Azerbaijan views Turkey as its most valuable ally. But is this closeness only based on common interests or rather on a genuine sense of belonging?

By Ismi Aghayev