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European integration

The ECB strategy review is a missed opportunity

The ECB's recent review and pronouncements damage its public image — and risks turning public fear of inflation into a self-fulfilling prophecy

By Peter Bofinger

Reuters

European integration

A ‘titanic success’?

Away from the EU, back to the UK’s old Commonwealth allies: Boris Johnson dreams of an alternative to the EU with a new free trade agreement

By Dirk Kohnert

Pixabay

European integration

A new bridge between East and West?

While Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine are strengthening their relationship with the EU with a new agreement, Russia is feeling increasingly surrounded

By Natalia Stercul

Pixabay

Work and digitalisation

How Denmark became the most cyber-secure country

In a world where countries worldwide are facing increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, Denmark is leading the global race in cybersecurity

By Ekaterina Venkina

Reuters

European integration

What the EU can learn from Switzerland

Switzerland has rejected a completed framework for further integration into the EU. By doing so, it has exposed the limits of workers' rights in the EU

By Susanne Wixforth, Lukas Wiehler

Reuters

Democracy and society

The failure to protect Georgia's free press

The recent violence in Georgia had journalists and LGBT+ activists fearing for their lives. The Georgian government failed to protect democracy

By OC Media

Reuters

Democracy and society

The looming crisis of illiteracy

Many have forgotten the precarious condition of refugees in Lesbos. The most vulnerable among them — children — are at risk of growing up illiterate

By Martin Gerner

Reuters

European integration

A chance for redemption

Slovenia has taken over the EU Council presidency. Will its Orbán-style government derail crucial reforms — from EU enlargement to the rule of law

By László Andor

Pxfuel

Economy and ecology

The climate crisis is a way out of monetary orthodoxy

The European Central Bank has completed its first strategic review in 18 years. As modest as the conclusions may be, it has broken new ground — on climate

By Adam Tooze

Reuters

European integration

Beyond waving rainbow flags

Using the rainbow flag to highlight an east-west divide in Europe risks playing into the hands of authoritarian leaders

By Evelyne Paradis