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Foreign and security policy

Decoding the German Zeitenwende

Germany’s new government announced nothing short of a paradigm shift in the country’s political, military, and economic policy

By Marc Saxer

Reuters

European integration

The return of ‘Cold War’ refugee policy

It’s good that the EU has opened its border for Ukrainians. Yet it only welcomes politically desirable refugees — and not everyone seeking protection

By J. Olaf Kleist

Reuters

Democracy and society

Belarus’ new dubious constitution

While repression in Belarus intensifies, last week’s rigged constitutional referendum could ensure Lukashenko’s grip on power after leaving office

By Ryhor Astapenia

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

How to end the spiral of escalation

The West’s show of strength against Russia was necessary. Now, however, we need an emphatic effort at de-escalation

By Tobias Debiel

Reuters

Democracy and society

Democracy and security in the EU’s neighbourhood

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exposed the instability of the EU’s neighbourhood policy. It is time to reconceptualise it

By Nicoletta Pirozzi

Reuters

Democracy and society

I’m in Kyiv, and it is terrifying

Russia has invaded Ukraine. Nika Melkozerova shares her perspective from Kyiv

By Nika Melkozerova

Reuters

Economy and ecology

Europe’s fiscal rules contradict themselves

For the EU’s fiscal rules to actually guarantee sustainable public finances, they urgently need to be reformed — and allow for more public investment

By Pola Schneemelcher

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Future of social democracy

Beyond dystopia

Even though left-wing parties have recently won elections in Europe, there's no progressive Zeitgeist. That's why we need revolutionary art again

By Robert Misik

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

We have an institution to ensure peace in Europe

The OSCE is stifled by a lack of resources and political will. That’s a shame — it could play a decisive role in de-escalating the current crisis

By Mirco Günther

Reuters

Economy and ecology

Erdogan’s economic miscalculations

Turkey’s economic crisis is eroding President Erdogan’s support. One and a half years before the elections, the pressure to revive the economy is high

By Stefan Hibbeler