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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

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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

Reuters

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

Pexels

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

Pexels

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

Reuters

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