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Democracy and society

The female face of Belarusian resistance

The public role of women in the Belarusian resistance has diminished along with the rise of totalitarianism. But they remain vital drivers for change

By Alesia Rudnik

Canva/Dianne Gralnick

Work and digitalisation

Who is really fit for the digital age?

Demographic change in Europe has made mature women a vital part of the workforce. Meeting their needs must be part of the digital transition

By Inga Sabanova

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Work and digitalisation

A bright future for the Western Balkan IT industry

A boom in its tech industry has the potential to bring growth to the Western Balkans, where well-paid and high-quality jobs have usually been scarce

By Bojan Stojkovski

Reuters/Srdjan Zivulovic

Democracy and society

Europe’s defective democracies

Declining voter turnout and the rise of populist parties: the EU elections are a litmus test for the resilience of European democracy and cohesion

By Susanne Wixforth, Kaoutar Haddouti

Reuters/Yomiuri Shimbun

Democracy and society

Ukraine’s unbelievable resistance

A year after the start of the war, Denis Trubetskoy looks at the hardships of the last months and on the hope that motivates Ukrainians to keep going

By Denis Trubetskoy

Reuters/Gleb Garanich

Economy and ecology

A reality check on divestment from Russia

While most Western corporations with ties to Russia announced plans to exit the country, recent data has shown that very few have followed through

By Simon Evenett, Niccolò Pisani

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Foreign and security policy

The European Union at war

The war in Ukraine has rained in ‘the hour of Europe’ once more. To live up to this role, the EU must move from reassuring words to tangible deeds

By Jan Zielonka

Reuters/Hans Lucas

Work and digitalisation

A blind spot in the EU’s Chips Act

The European Chips Act neglects dependencies on older Chinese semiconductor factories. But for many industries, these larger chips play a vital role

By Julia Hess

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Democracy and society

The EU's new role in mediating between Armenia and Azerbaijan

The EU has sent civilian observers to Armenia. For the mission to succeed it needs a flexible mandate, diplomatic support and resources

By Olesya Vartanyan

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Democracy and society

'I hope that the change of government will not be just an imitation of change in the country'

Ana Mihailov reports on Moldova’s new government and its priorities as well as the threat from Russia

By Ana Mihailov