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Why Populists Are Winning: The Broken Promise of Liberal Democracy
Jean-Marie Le Pen, who lived to the age of 96, reminds us that extreme right populism has been a persistent feature of ...
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An American Catastrophe
Trump’s second term will devastate democracy, erode global norms, and deepen the consequences of America’s collective folly.
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A Changing Europe: Strategic Autonomy and Security in 2025 and Beyond
Almut, thank you very much for joining me to discuss the critical issues of European foreign and security policy at a time of ...
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Populists Are Taking Over—Here’s Why Democracy Is Failing
Dissatisfied voters and outdated systems fuel populism’s rise. Can bold reforms restore trust in liberal democracy?
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Britain’s Brexit reality check: Why the majority now want back in
Every UK poll now shows a majority longing to rejoin the EU – but can Britain overcome its Brexit scars?
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Austria’s Far-Right Revival: How the ÖVP’s U-Turn is Paving the Way for Radical Leadership
The Austrian far-right FPÖ’s likely return to government raises concerns about the erosion of liberal democracy.
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The capacity to ‘compete’—rethinking the welfare state
Rather than a ‘burden on the taxpayer’, the welfare state should be understood in normative terms as productive social ...
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Europe’s education gamble: Can the EU compete in a changing world?
Can Europe’s education and skills agenda tackle declining outcomes and innovation gaps to ensure competitiveness and cohesion ...
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Belgian workers against austerity and for social justice
Today, on 13th of January 2025, Belgian trade unions demonstrate in Brussels against austerity measures.
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Fifty years supporting better policies for a strong social Europe
The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) celebrates its 50th anniversary this ...
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How Europe’s fiscal rules are strangling growth
Stability and Growth Pact reforms entrench austerity and stifle investment—challenging the new EU Commission to reverse ...
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Europe’s Challenge in a New Era of Shift and Shock
As Europe enters a new political cycle, the EU faces immense geopolitical and economic challenges in a multipolar world.