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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

Reuters

Democracy and society

Who will challenge Bulgaria’s strongman?

Last year's protests showed that Bulgarians want change. Yet the former prime minister, Boyko Borisov, could end up being in power once again

By Helene Kortländer

Reuters

Future of social democracy

The soft underbelly of British politics

A by-election in northern England has just provided proof of concept for one of the most effective campaigns to degrade and destabilise UK democracy

By Paul Mason

Pexels

Democracy and society

The future of Poland's defence is female

The changing security situation has motivated more Polish women to participate in defence. While PiS can profit from this, the liberal left is mute

By Weronika Grzebalska

Reuters

Future of social democracy

The Spanish Left vs. the rise of authoritarianism

Only a united Left, combining the best elements of social democracy and the green movement, can counter the threat to Spanish democracy from the Right

By Isa Ferrero

Reuters

Interviews

'The Left Party has led the wolves to the sheep'

Philipp Fink on Sweden's Prime Minister's lost vote of confidence - and why the former communists united with a neo-Nazi party

Reuters

European integration

Europe's South on the path to recovery?

Italy, Spain and Greece were hit hard by Covid-19. The EU recovery funds, which will soon be released, is a chance to transform their economies

By Michael Braun, Bettina Luise Rürup, Arne Schildberg