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Made in chaos

The industrial heartlands of the Global South are bracing for impact. Trump’s tariff gamble might spark the fiercest class struggles in decades

By Paul Mason

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When profits Trump principles

The era of the ‘do-good’ American CEOs is over. The EU must brace itself for US-style corporate conservatism arriving on its shores

By Nyasha Bhobo

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What Germany’s election means for the Western Left

As long as centre-left parties fail to address voter’s fears of economic and social exclusion, the far right will continue to exploit them

By Bartosz Rydliński

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Decommodify electricity

To achieve the green transition, actors in the private and public sectors must face the simple reality — its not all about profits

By Jayati Ghosh

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Democracy needs workers

Amid turmoil, centre-left parties must ensure that blue-collar voters can find a home under their tent — that means making an effort to court them

By Bartosz Rydliński

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But there is a country for old men

Some elderly people struggle to live a dignified life in the EU, but overall young people are worse off

By Jan Zielonka

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Austria’s far-right wins, but can it govern?

The FPÖ emerged as the winner of the country’s recent general elections. But a three-party coalition could still block its rise to power

By Barbara Tóth

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A political vaccine against the extreme right

Today’s most significant dilemma for democracy is how to raise revenue. The answer is simple: tax billionaires

By Magdalena Sepúlveda

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End of an era

The Tories’ populist time in government ends with a historic defeat. But despite Labour’s landslide victory, their path forward won’t be easy

By Michèle Auga

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George Orwell and Europe’s new normal

We once believed that disarmament, diplomacy and trade could secure peace. Now, a renewed arms race, sanctions and threats are the order of the day

By Jan Zielonka