European integrationKeeping the European bicycle rolling We shouldn't look back to the past of a Europe of fatherlands, but forward towards a larger EU that faces global challenges and focuses on the future By Marco Schwarz
European integrationEurope’s fading democracy In recent years, three developments have all but destroyed the idea of the EU as an effective force for good within and beyond Europe By Yanis Varoufakis
European integrationLeaving defenselessness behind In the current security context, Europe’s ability to defend itself can only become a reality through setting up a Europeanised defence industry By Lucas Hellemeier, Michelangelo Freyrie
European integrationStepping out of Russia’s sphere of influence The EPC Summit has sent a strong message to Russia: no deals can be expected at the expense of the independence and sovereignty of Ukraine or Moldova By Victoria Roșa
European integrationUniting Europe’s distant family The European Political Community, proposed by Macron in 2022, will meet again on 1 June. How it was formed and what to expect from the summit By Florent Marciacq, Denis Cenusa
European integrationA goal for democracy In Georgia, football is emerging with renewed vigour — playing an important role in the Europeanisation of the country By Nino Samkharadze
European integrationNot a matter for technocrats The European Commission wants to expand its ability to steer economic policy. Democratic control is needed to prevent forced austerity measures By Dominika Biegon
European integrationA seven-year struggle comes to an end The EU Commission and the British government settle key disputes over Northern Ireland. Still, Brexit remains an obstacle By Jens Zimmermann, Michèle Auga
European integrationOn the European path After a decade-long wait, Bosnia and Herzegovina has received EU candidate status. But to become a member, there is still much work to be done By Denis Bećirović
European integrationHow ready is Ukrainian society to accept European values? Progressive laws alone will not transform Ukraine into a country free of prejudice and discrimination. Much more needs to be changed By Olekandra Horchynska
Japan’s feminist reckoning In World War II, the Japanese Army forced women and girls into sexual slavery. With ‘Me too’ gaining momentum, it’s time to reckon with the past
Perpetuating the cycle of violence After Azerbaijan's latest offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, the South Caucasus will likely see further escalations and suffering for decades to come
The masters of greenwashing The UN’s SDGs are not the answer to the global crises. In fact, with their techno-optimistic, finance-focused approach, they make things worse