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Democracy and society

Europe’s self-proclaimed watchdogs

Right-wing populists are increasingly presenting themselves as the true defenders of Europe. The power of this narrative should not be underestimated

By Ernst Hillebrand

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Democracy and society

Our freedoms depend on press freedom

With half the world’s population casting ballots in elections this year, defending a free and independent press has perhaps never been more important

By Jodie Ginsberg

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Democracy and society

Riding the wave

Trade unions traditionally have a hard time mobilising in the US. However, recent successes in the automotive industry give cause for hope

By Knut Panknin

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Democracy and society

Is the world getting out of control?

The EU won’t regain its sex appeal through patronising speeches and paternalistic funds. The best way to promote democracy is to act by example

By Jan Zielonka

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Democracy and society

The Berlin Blob

German foreign policy elites reject the idea that they are cut off from the public — making the danger of groupthink acute

By Hans Kundnani

picture alliance / Zoonar | Oleksandr Latkun

Democracy and society

The case for a radical, liberal left

The democratic left should rely on the power of the word — the power of quiet reflection but also of dialogue, including arguing and listening

By Robert Misik

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Democracy and society

Global amnesia

After a year of war, Sudan is mired in one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet. How much longer until the international community acts?

By Christine-Felice Röhrs

picture alliance/Zumapress | Aimee Dilger

Democracy and society

Disinformation isn’t the problem

In this super election year, truths become a rare commodity, and the struggle for the sovereignty of interpretation of reality takes centre stage

By Jürgen Neyer

DPA picture alliance/ Stephen Morrison

Democracy and society

Voting in turmoil

South Sudan is due to hold its first elections this year. However, the ballot threatens to be overshadowed by violence — should it take place at all

By Anna Reuß

DPA picture alliance/ Mosa'ab Elshamy

Democracy and society

A glimmer of hope for West Africa?

Bassirou Diomaye Faye surprisingly won the presidential elections in Senegal. The result heralds a new era in the country’s recent political history

By Claudia Ehing