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Review of ‘The Decline of the West’ by Joschka Fischer

The former German foreign minister offers a keen analysis of the West’s dilemmas – complex, alarming, but not without hope

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Can the euro be saved?

Citizens want to remain in the EU, but also an end to austerity. This is only possible if Germany changes its course

By Joseph E. Stiglitz

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Towards real taxation of the digital giants

Paying tax where they make profit - it's as simple as that for Apple, Google and co

By Gabriel Zucman

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It's not about 'open' vs 'closed'

The most important social fault line in our societies lies beyond – and it’s one we’ve long been familiar with

By Hans Kundnani

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Stick first, carrot later for EU structural reforms

The EU Commission tries a new strategy to implement an economic model ignoring workers’ interest

By Dominika Biegoń

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Merkel’s answer to Macron

The chancellor's proposals will not suffice to kickstart the Franco-German motor, nor to reconcile Italian voters with Europe

By Björn Hacker

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A cheer for Italy’s awful new government

Italy has a lousy government that may in the end be good for Europe

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A budget without lessons learned

Rushing through the EU Multiannual Financial Framework may not be so easy

By László Andor

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Orban in Lederhosen

Austria’s EU presidency is pandering to Europe’s most chauvinistic tendencies

By Barbara Tóth

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A League of their own

New elections could see Italy’s far-right make even greater gains

By Ernst Hillebrand