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11.10.2017
France and Macron’s EuropeFuture of EU

Green economist and philosopher Alain Lipietz explains the state of play in France and Macron's vision for Europe. Is there space for pro-European progressive forces?

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09.10.2017
Beyond Opposition – How to Break Conservative Rule in PolandDemocracy

Feminist and Green activist Aleksandra Kołeczek argues that to successfully challenge the Law and Justice Party's grip on power, political opposition in Poland must develop an alternative vision and a fresh strategy.

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03.10.2017
“Let’s Not Leave Emotion to the Populists!”Democracy

How is Poland's ruling party managing to retain popularity despite mass protests, and how can its progressive parties learn to tap into people's emotions? An interview with sociologist Dr Elżbieta Korolczuk, chair of one of the organisations behind the demonstrations.

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26.09.2017
A Food Policy for EuropeAgriculture

Instead of policy which pulls in different directions, Europe needs an integrated food policy that supports more local attempts at a sustainable and productive food system.

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19.09.2017
Poles ApartDemocracy

The fight for democracy in Poland deserves European solidarity – but it should consist of more than commissioners pointing fingers from Brussels.

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06.09.2017
Think Global, Act Local: The Role of Regional Actors in Climate ProtectionClimate and Energy

One state in Germany - alongside many in the US - is showing that sub-national actors can take a lead in protecting the climate.

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05.09.2017
“Social justice for all? That’s like Harry Potter on TV on a saturday night”Politics

We talked strategy & political reality with Robert Habeck, leader of the German Greens in their strongest state result this year.

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05.09.2017
Are Some Cities Too Big To Be Saved? Hurricane Harvey and Lessons from South TexasClimate and Energy

Recent extreme weather events in the US can teach Europe valuable lessons about how to prepare for similar situations.

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04.09.2017
Germany’s Populists Win Discourses, Not ElectionsDemocracy

Is right-wing populism really on its way out - or is it seeping into the mainstream? How can it be countered? An analysis in the wake of the upcoming elections.

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31.08.2017
The Western Balkan Route: A New Form of Forced Migration Governance in Europe?Migration

Central European countries in 2015 allowed refugees to pass through into the EU. Why did it stop & what is the situation now?

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