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Democracy and society

The beginning of the end for Viktor Orbán?

The conservative small-town mayor Péter Márki-Zay has won the primary of Hungary's united opposition. And he has a good chance of beating Orbán

By Szilárd Pap

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Economy and ecology

Zero emissions, zero problems?

Carbon removal is no substitute for decarbonisation. But for Europe to achieve ‘net zero’ by 2050, it needs to combine both

By Felix Schenuit Schenuit, Oliver Geden Geden

Reuters

Democracy and society

The radicalisation of Austrian conservatism

Sebastian Kurz resigned after a series of major scandals. But he still wields power over the Conservatives that radicalised under his leadership

By Natascha Strobl

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Interviews

'The race is open'

The victory of Germany's social democrats is raising hopes in France. Gilles Finchelstein on the Parti Socialiste's chances in next year's elections

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Democracy and society

After Czechia's vote, it all comes down to the president

Andrej Babiš’s right-wing populist ANO party lost ground in the Czech elections. But Babiš may still have an ace up his sleeve: President Miloš Zeman

By Urban Überschär

Reuters

Economy and ecology

Europe's green commitment problem

As energy prices in Europe are soaring, governments need to provide not just short-term relief, but make substantial commitments to decarbonisation

By Isa Ferrero

Reuters

Future of social democracy

The unlikely victory: lessons of the SPD’s election win

How does one provide security in an unstable world? The victorious social democrats have convinced German voters that they have the answer

By Robert Misik

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Interviews

'The struggle against extremism is unrelenting'

Hasnain Kazim on how hate speech inspires real violence and the need to stand up to radical right-wing forces in Germany

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European integration

Britain heads further down the Brexit rabbit-hole

Despite petrol shortages and empty shelves, the Labour Party is adrift — and Johnson may press the Northern Ireland protocol nuclear button

By Paul Mason

Reuters

Future of social democracy

What does Germany want?

Germany's coalition talks will be tricky. And so remains accepting its role as a leading global actor, writes former US diplomat John Kornblum

By John Kornblum