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Future of social democracy

The Czech left needs to rebuild

32 years after the Velvet Revolution, Czechs are angry — and voting accordingly. Only rebuilding the decimated left can bring hope for the future

By Katerina Smejkalova

Reuters

Democracy and society

Can the care crisis bring down Central Europe's illiberals?

Women in Central Europe are facing the exploitative contradictions of illiberal family policy. This is an opportunity social democrats should harness

By Weronika Grzebalska

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Is Russia the future of Belarus?

As Lukashenko and Putin concluded their Union State talks, it seems that Russia has changed its tactics — but not its objective

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Interviews

'Without the pickers and the riders nothing works'

The Gorillas scandal in Germany has demonstrated the importance of union work. Daniel Nikolovic on why platform workers can trust big trade unions

Reuters

European integration

How the EU’s inaction in the Western Balkans backfires

Brussels’ broken promises are weakening the progressive camp in South-Eastern Europe — for the benefit of nationalist and autocratic forces

By René Schlee

Pexels

Economy and ecology

The fight to work less

Covid-19 changed our relationship to work. Trade unions and the climate movement should use this opportunity to fight for a shorter working week

By Kyle Lewis

Reuters

Democracy and society

Mikheil Saakashvili is back

The comeback of Mikheil Saakashvili has taken Georgia by surprise. Now jailed and on hunger strike, he calls for a new revolution

By Otar Kobakhidze

Pexels

Economy and ecology

To use gas or not to use gas?

Rising prices and the transition to green energy have made the EU weary of gas. But closing the taps on Russian gas pipelines might prove difficult

By Stanislav Kuvaldin

Reuters

Democracy and society

Is Italy's right really in decline?

The centre-left alliance has won the local elections in Italy. But it would be too early to speak of an end to the right-wing populist wave

By Michael Braun

Reuters

Future of social democracy

Germany’s coalition: green light or stuck on amber?

In Germany's coalition talks, the SPD, FDP, and Greens have agreed on key points. While some are necessary compromises, a real vision is lacking

By Peter Bofinger