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Why Europe’s digital decade matters

Digitalisation is the driving force of the modern economy and a critical factor in geopolitics. That's why the EU wants more democratic governance

By Margrethe Vestager, Josep Borrell

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'Frontex should have no role in asylum procedures'

The EU border agency's conduct has been scandalous — from illegal pushbacks to meeting arms manufacturers. MEP Birgit Sippel calls for accountability

By Birgit Sippel

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Behind Europe’s ‘iron wage curtain’

In Czechia, half of the population doesn’t earn enough to live a decent life. The EU’s current proposals for a European minimum wage won’t change that

By Katerina Smejkalova

Reuters

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Beware the low-hanging fruit

Recent proposals for ECB debt cancellation create a dangerous illusion, namely that a small technocratic fix can solve a massive political problem

By Benjamin Lemoine, Éric Monnet, Benjamin Braun

Reuters

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The EU's bad Friday announcement

The EU-UK vaccine row has repoliticised the Northern Ireland Protocol and damaged the prospects for its smooth implementation

By David Phinnemore

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Europe’s ‘long-Covid’ economic frailty

Last year’s agreement on an EU recovery package was widely celebrated. This year its inadequacy will sink in

By Adam Tooze

Reuters

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What is Labour's strategy in Scotland?

Brexit has led to a surge in support for Scottish independence. But Labour leader Keir Starmer rejects another referendum

By Anthony Salamone

Reuters

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How to ease the EU fiscal straitjacket

Without major reform of the EU fiscal framework, public investment will be insufficient in the wake of the pandemic

By Peter Bofinger

Reuters

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No to a fudge on the rule of law!

The rule of law has always been a foundation of the EU. It must not give in to Poland's and Hungary's blackmailing

By Martin Schulz

Reuters

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Europe's worst case scenario

In 2020 Europe’s economy has been on life support. Ending it prematurely could spell disaster unlike anything seen in 2008

By Adam Tooze