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Foreign and security policy

Howdy Modi, no more

Trump doubles tariffs on India because of its oil deals with Russia. This could prove to be a strategic mistake for the US

By Christoph P. Mohr

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Work and digitalisation

AI moves fast

... but collective bargaining can regulate it

By Oliver Roethig

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Democracy and society

Waiting for an answer that won’t come

Explaining Europe’s self-destructive behaviour is challenging, and still, one thing is certain — destruction unfolds gradually and often in disguise

By Jan Zielonka

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Economy and ecology

The price of inequality

From rising mental health problems and social disconnection to higher crime rates and poorer physical health, inequality tears apart the social fabric

By Kate Pickett

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Future of social democracy

The myth of the lazy worker

Contrary to the European trend, Germany wants to extend daily working hours. Here’s why the current debate is a step backwards

By Susan Javad

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European integration

Damned if we do, damned if we don’t

Visa liberalisation once united Georgia with Europe. Now it risks tearing them apart

By Tamar Gamkrelidze

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Work and digitalisation

Too hot to work

Rising temperatures directly threaten workers’ health and safety. Europe must adopt proactive and coordinated measures to safeguard its workforce

By Marouane Laabbas-el-Guennouni

Economy and ecology

Mutually assured construction

While Europe is economically integrated, investment remains erratic. A European Investment Community could steady the flow and power future growth

By David Harrison

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Democracy and society

Defence or deficit?

The Baltics are boosting defence spending like never before. But the economic and political fallout is hard to ignore

By Evgeny Antonov

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Future of social democracy

Hate is not a value

During wartime, nationalism can be a source of self-identification — or radicalism. Young people need progressive leaders, not slogans or coercion

By Bohdan Ferens