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Democracy and society

At the root of Russian resistance

Addressing social and reproductive justice through a feminist lens could become a means to confront Putin’s regime and challenge Russian militarism

By Sasha Talaver

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Democracy and society

A century-long struggle for equality

Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention has further united women’s movements across the country, challenging the politics of the ruling AKP

By Ece Göztepe

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Work and digitalisation

The digital euro: a flawed concept doomed to flop

While there is an urgent need to develop a competitive European payment system, the idea that it must be based on a 'digital euro' is a mistake

By Peter Bofinger

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Foreign and security policy

Pre-empting the coming world war

German social democracy has learned: it’s possible to detest militarism but commit to deterrence – a lesson Europe’s progressives still have to learn

By Paul Mason

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Democracy and society

From beacon of democracy to cautionary tale

Shootings have skyrocketed in many cities, suburbs and towns in Sweden. The Social Democrats must provide a complete policy answer to these issues

By Johan Hassel

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Democracy and society

Greece’s crumbling democratic façade

A wiretapping affair has become the Greek Watergate, shaking up the political scene and exposing the country’s shift to authoritarianism

By Arne Schildberg, Anne Dölemeyer

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Future of social democracy

Is the Labour Party’s hour nigh?

After 12 years of Tories in power, the UK finds itself in a historic crisis. Chances are high that voters will be unforgiving

By Michèle Auga

Reuters

Interviews

‘The political crisis in Belarus is not resolved and people are still detained’

Tatsiana Khomich on her sister and opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova's health, repression in Belarus and the country's role in the Ukraine war

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Foreign and security policy

Time for European sovereignty

The war in Ukraine has solidified the US as the bedrock of collective security. But Europe must learn to stand on its own two feet

By Landry Charrier, Hans-Dieter Heumann

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Democracy and society

Eastern Europe was the crucible of modern football. Now it’s a wasteland.

Political and economic interests have limited Eastern Europe’s recent football success - but the region produces some of the world's best players

By Jonathan Wilson