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Economy and ecology

The dreams of some, the protests of others

Serbia faces a fierce backlash over a proposed lithium mine in the Jadar Valley, as economic promises, environmental fears and EU interests collide

By Nikola Burazer

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Economy and ecology

A just transition

Preserving the British steel industry and protecting the climate: Will the new Labour government succeed in squaring the circle?

By Chaitanya Kumar

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Economy and ecology

A plea for political economy

Reviving the tradition of political economy could yield the tools needed to study – and perhaps finally understand – our rapidly changing world

By Kaushik Basu

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Economy and ecology

A worthwhile investment

Reconstructing Ukraine will be expensive. But the EU would benefit from a strong Ukrainian economy

By Alexandra Dienes

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Economy and ecology

Snow delay and economic decay

Fighting climate change requires a redistribution of resources from rich to poor. Save your moral indignation — pay your taxes instead

By Lisa Pelling

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Economy and ecology

Be careful what you wish for

While it can seem tempting to push for climate issues and progressive policies within NATO, it may not be in the Greens’ best interests

By Laurent Standaert, Beatrice Schönning

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Economy and ecology

‘It’s the real economy, stupid’

Why FDI is not enough to save Ukraine

By Brian Milakovsky

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Economy and ecology

Ghosts of the past

The EU elections will shift power to the right, risking the return of conservative economic policies and threatening the welfare of ordinary citizens

By Robert Misik

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Economy and ecology

From impunity to accountability

Labour exploitation thrives in the shadows of subcontracting chains. EU reforms must bring transparency and justice to workers in high-risk industries

By Kristjan Bragason, Tom Deleu, Livia Spera

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Economy and ecology

Financing the future

As global temperatures break records, the financial toll on nations rises. Two UN conferences could offer solutions to ease the devastating impacts

By Nithi Nesadurai