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06.08.2024
Land Policy in Practice: A Tale of Two Dutch Cities Welfare and Social Issues

How does a municipality regain control of its land? An interview with Martijn Balster of The Hague and Rik Thijs of Eindhoven.

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01.08.2024
Competition Policy: A Powerful Sword and Shield to Fight Climate Change Green Transition

Is the EU’s renewed emphasis on industry and competitiveness a deviation from the green transition path?

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31.07.2024
Will Labour’s Britain Rebuild Links With the EU? Politics

Labour’s win gives hope for a reset in the London-Brussels relations. The two sides must tread a fine line, especially in migration and mobility.

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26.07.2024
“The Left no longer knows them”: France’s Big Disconnect Politics

The French progressives are in a weaker position than ever before, due largely to a growing rift between politicians and their electorate.

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25.07.2024
Halting Deep-Sea Mining Can Reshape Resource ManagementEnvironment

Deep-sea mining could have major ecological consequences. To avoid it, human society must fundamentally change its growth-at-all-costs model. 

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22.07.2024
Towards a Degrowth Border PerspectiveMigration

We must adopt a new outlook on borders, free from the shackles of capitalism and inspired by degrowth.

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19.07.2024
The Limbo of Orbán’s Queer Censorship Welfare and Social Issues

At the centre of Hungary's clashes with the EU is the former's "Child Protection" act. It is dividing society and creating uncertainty.

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17.07.2024
No World Order: Lebanon on the BrinkGeopolitics

The possibility of a full-blown war between Israel and Lebanon has never been stronger. The EU must do everything in its power to defuse tensions.

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16.07.2024
Harnessing Economic Competition for a Sustainable EuropeFinance and Economy

Can competition policy actually help the EU achieve its sustainability targets?

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11.07.2024
Reversing the Trend: The Case to Improve European Climate DiplomacyGreen Transition

To remain an influential international climate player, the EU must change course on its climate diplomacy.

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