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Economy and ecology

Building the economies of the future

We need a new narrative to exploit technological opportunities, overcome political-economic constraints and sow the seeds for a greener future

By Piergiuseppe Fortunato

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Economy and ecology

Ending the culture of waste

The right to repair will do more than safeguard Europeans’ social rights — it is also a decisive step against unbridled capitalism

By Michael Davies-Venn

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Economy and ecology

Leading in reverse

The possibility of a second Trump presidency paints a bleak picture for US climate policy — and could undermine America’s leadership role

By Andrew Rosenberg

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Economy and ecology

Addressing gender inequality in climate response

There is a way to combat climate change and invest in programmes that empower women at the same time: taxing the ultra-rich

By Magdalena Sepúlveda

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Economy and ecology

Seeds of strife

The grain conflict is undermining Ukrainian-Polish relations. Yet, Poland will continue to support its neighbour — also for its own national security

By Kateryna Pryshchepa

picture alliance / NurPhoto | Danil Shamkin

Economy and ecology

Powering peace

Incorporating energy into the Cyprus peace talks could help improve relations, foster cooperation and drive development on the island

By Ahmet Sözen, Laury Haytayan

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Economy and ecology

Taking the fields to the streets

Since 2022, farmers all over Europe have been setting up shop outside government quarters. What lies beneath the surface of these demonstrations?

By Sandrine Benoist

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Economy and ecology

Ukraine is quietly abandoning neoliberalism

Kyiv’s need for self-defence has pushed the country towards the most far-reaching expansion of the state’s economic role since independence

By Luke Cooper

DPA picture alliance / Yuri Gripas

Economy and ecology

Can the IMF and the World Bank really be changed?

A geopolitical bias, outdated governance and a too market-oriented framework are only some of the structural deficits of these institutions

By Jayati Ghosh

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Economy and ecology

Adapt or perish

If they want to achieve real progress, climate activists should be fundamentally rethinking the tactics of disruption

By Marco Bitschnau