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Reuters

Democracy and society

Putin still sits firmly in the saddle

Dissatisfaction among the Russian population is growing. Nevertheless, voteres preferred to play it safe in the recent parliamentary elections

By Peer Teschendorf

Reuters

Interviews

'Brussels as the new Moscow'

The EU Commission's green agenda faces strong resistance in Eastern Europe. But, as Richard Filčák argues, this is often more rhetorical than real

Reuters

European integration

It's half-time for the European Commission

After focussing on pandemic management, the EU will have to push forward its policy initiatives. But Europe's electoral calendar may complicate things

By Sophie Pornschlegel

Reuters

Future of social democracy

The Norwegian left's new-found optimism

The left won a major victory at Norway's recent elections — with a programme focussed on tackling inequality, climate change, and regional disparities

By Axel Fjeldavli

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

On the EU’s Belarus border, security and rights collide

Lukashenka’s thrashing around in Eastern Europe forces progressives to offer a positive alternative on security

By Weronika Grzebalska

Canva

European integration

Dusting off the 'Weimar Triangle'

Resurrecting the 30-year alliance between Germany, France, and Poland could build bridges in the EU — with climate action and civic exchange

By Claus Leggewie

Reuters

Democracy and society

Montenegro's explosive crack

Last week's protest shows that Montenegro is still split between nationalism and religion

By Max Brändle

Pxfuel

Economy and ecology

Agricultural workers are left out of Europe's Green Deal

Extreme weather events create dangerous conditions for farmworkers. Europe's political institutions need to include them in a just transition

By Kristjan Bragason

Reuters

Democracy and society

The consequences of neoliberalism in Eastern Europe

The post-communist Left's embrace of neoliberalism alienated their working-class base. This created opportunities for today's nationalist populists

By Sheri Berman

Canva

Interviews

'The European Union has weathered all these storms'

Poland and Hungary have been challenging the foundations of the EU. Armin von Bogdandy explains how and what should be done next