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The Western Balkans’ warning sign to Ukraine

Ukraine and Moldova are candidates to join the EU. But the years-long standstill in the Western Balkans shows how the process can lead to frustration

By Max Brändle

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Democracy and society

Scotland’s independence debate reboots

Last week, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon officially launched the SNP’s independence campaign. But will it ever be able to deliver on its promises?

By Anthony Salamone

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European integration

Moldova’s European leap of faith

In light of Europe’s new security context, the European Council Summit would do well to move Moldova an inch closer to integration

By Mihai Mogildea

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European integration

A turning point for EU integration?

After many years of stalling, the EU could revamp its integration process in the western Balkans and send a clear signal toward Russia and China

By Bojan Stojkovski

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Future of social democracy

Belarus’ independent trade unions are under threat

The clampdown on independent trade unions – and the severe impacts of decades of neoliberal reforms – have left Belarus’ labour force vulnerable

By Maria Taradetskaya

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Future of social democracy

A social-democratic decade ahead?

Austria’s SPÖ has surged in recent polls, while the conservatives have imploded. Is this another sign that Europe’s Zeitgeist is moving to the left?

By Robert Misik

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Foreign and security policy

A strong northern deterrence: Sweden and Finland want to join NATO

With its war of aggression Russia has united NATO, persuading Sweden and Finland to revert a decades long policy of neutrality

By Kate Hansen Bundt

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Future of social democracy

Joining the West

Having fallen victim to the panic caused by the war in Ukraine, Finland and Sweden have decided to join NATO. A critical perspective

By Lily Lynch

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Democracy and society

Boris Johnson: blustering on

The prime minister has made many promises but kept few. To reverse the brewing crisis, he needs institutions like those he chose to leave with Brexit

By Paul Mason

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Democracy and society

Is the Left back to stay in France?

The legislative elections might see a united French left under Mélenchon as Macron's strongest rival. But many question the role of the radical left

By Thomas Manz