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A striking mix of left- and right-wing separatists, along with advocates of regionalism and sovereignism are the new kingmakers in Spain after an inconclusive general election this summer. Around Europe, separatist and nationalist forces are gaining influence. What could this trend mean for Europe and what role for the EU in addressing resurfacing questions around secession?

Who gains from Spain's migration policies? An investigation exposes the intricate web of contracts and interests behind migration management.

The dominant leadership model is a desperate attempt to hold together an unsustainable status quo. But political change is brewing. Here’s how Greens should prepare.

A year since a toxic algae bloom killed millions of fish in the Odra, Poland's river restoration efforts remain insufficient. But the demands of citizens to democratise water management are becoming impossible to ignore.

The Italian prime minister's image as a moderate, pro-Western leader has earned her international credibility. But is her metamorphosis genuine?

Sudan's descent into war exposes various power struggles and could bring regional tensions to boiling point.

A decade after shaking EU politics to the core, Syriza and Podemos face an uncertain future. Is left-wing populism a failed experiment?

The Greens’ failure to break through has roots in the country's democratic history and political culture.

As sociologist Eric Klinenberg reminds us in his eponymous book, libraries are “palaces for the people”.

To reconcile the physical reality of climate change with the attitudes of German society, pragmatism is key.