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Future of social democracy

‘The West felt too certain for too long’

SPD co-leader Lars Klingbeil on mistakes towards Eastern Europe, Germany’s role as a leading power, and the global competition for influence

By Lars Klingbeil

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Foreign and security policy

A flexible and united Europe is a strong Europe

The war in Ukraine exposed the EU’s weaknesses: inflexibility, lack of unanimity and a weak security policy. Now is the moment to overcome them

By Nicoletta Pirozzi

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Interviews

‘The West is divided on energy policy’

Kirsten Westphal sees the US and China in a good position in the coming energy transition. That is less true for Europe

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Democracy and society

No, Emmanuel Macron isn’t doomed

The French election results have fed a media frenzy about the disintegration of Macron’s political project. But the doomsayers are overreacting

By Marco Bitschnau

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European integration

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