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Democracy and society

Suave Sunak's cold comfort for impoverished Britons

The protests, devastating figures on salaries and price rises cannot capture the sheer scale of panic and despair among young workers

By Paul Mason

Reuters/Andy Buchanan

Democracy and society

Rocky roads ahead for Scotland’s largest party

In Edinburgh, Humza Yousaf succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader. Four lessons learned for Scotland's upcoming political upheaval

By Jan Eichhorn

Reuters/Valentyn Ogirenko

Foreign and security policy

Yes to arms aid, no to Western integration

To end this senseless war and protect Ukraine’s right to exist, something ‘unrealistic’ needs to happen

By Martin Krohs

Reuters/DPA

Foreign and security policy

The Franco-German bone of contention

The war in Ukraine has become a divisive issue for Germany and France. Both countries are aware that they have different answers to global challenges

By Landry Charrier

Reuters/ Artur Widak

Foreign and security policy

A ‘barbed-wire curtain’ around Europe

Europe’s growing border walls are an admission of failure. Not a solution

By Élisabeth Vallet

Reuters/ Shamil Zhumatov

Economy and ecology

Why Central Asia will not be the answer to Europe’s energy needs

It is easy to imagine that the hydrocarbon-rich Central Asia could offset the losses of Russian energy exports to Europe. Still, the likelihood is low

By Aliya Tskhay

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European integration

Not a matter for technocrats

The European Commission wants to expand its ability to steer economic policy. Democratic control is needed to prevent forced austerity measures

By Dominika Biegon

Reuters/Umit Bektas

Democracy and society

Extraordinarily dramatic, even by Turkish standards

Erdoğan is known for putting on a show. The new opposition candidate is the opposite – precisely what could make Kılıçdaroğlu his toughest competitor

By Henrik Meyer

Reuters/Thilo Schmuelgen

Democracy and society

A conjured-up polarisation endangers democracy

European societies are less polarised than we are led to believe. Yet, this alleged divide is benefitting undemocratically minded politicians

By Johanna Lutz

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Democracy and society

A beacon of hope for Russia’s cultural scene

The future of Russia’s once world-class culture doesn’t look bright. Its greatest hope lies in its creative music scene

By Roland Bathon