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
European integrationThe Western Balkans’ warning sign to Ukraine Ukraine and Moldova are candidates to join the EU. But the years-long standstill in the Western Balkans shows how the process can lead to frustration By Max Brändle
European integrationMoldova’s European leap of faith In light of Europe’s new security context, the European Council Summit would do well to move Moldova an inch closer to integration By Mihai Mogildea
European integrationA turning point for EU integration? After many years of stalling, the EU could revamp its integration process in the western Balkans and send a clear signal toward Russia and China By Bojan Stojkovski
European integrationEuropean security (dis)order The standard narrative that every crisis leads to further EU integration is flawed. What does that mean for its path towards geopolitical sovereignty? By Christos Katsioulis
European integrationUkraine’s EU membership ambition Before the war, Ukraine's dream to become part of the EU was exactly that – a dream. But the new political reality could make it come true By Nickolay Kapitonenko
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
Russia’s social media battleground Since invading Ukraine, Russia has tightened restrictions around social media. But, not all is lost — there are regime-critical Russian actors at work
The real drivers of inflation The ECB is fighting inflation with interest rate hikes — putting the main burden on workers. But the causes of inflation lie outside the labour market