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08.01.2026
Partying to Protest: Are Artivists Reigniting Political Engagement?Society, Media and Culture

While far-right movements seek to capture cultural production, “artivists” are reclaiming culture as a space to promote solidarity and inclusion.

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06.01.2026
Europe, Stand Up For Democracy WorldwideDemocracy

The European Union cannot ward off domestic and foreign threats without promoting democracy worldwide.

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02.01.2026
How Are Green Imperatives Affecting Creativity?  Society, Media and Culture

Creative Europe funding represents a lifeline for many artists and creatives, but it comes with strings attached such as greening requirements.

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29.12.2025
Imagination as Resistance in the BalticsSociety, Media and Culture

The Baltic states have a robust tradition of cultural resistance that continues to influence politics and society to this day.

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18.12.2025
Dutch Elections: What Went Wrong for the GreenLeft-Labour Alliance? Politics

As the two parties prepare for a full merger in 2026, their future prospects remain uncertain.

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15.12.2025
Eradicating Poverty: Growth Is Not the Answer Post-Growth

Economic growth was long seen as the surest route to poverty eradication. That wisdom has since been dispelled. In its place, an emphasis on securing society-wide equality and wellbeing has emerged, but policymakers have yet to catch up.

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11.12.2025
A Shield Without a SwordDemocracy

While it acknowledges the systemic risk Europe faces, the Democracy Shield falls short of addressing its root causes.

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04.12.2025
Why Europe Must Rethink Central Bank Independence Finance and Economy

Defending central banks from the populist right is essential, but it must not mean endorsing their failures.

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01.12.2025
Shaping What We ValueSociety, Media and Culture

For Mariana Mazzucato, arts and culture don’t just contribute to the economy – they mould it.

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01.12.2025
Policy vs Perception: Barcelona’s Culture War Over Urban SpaceGreen Transition

Ariadna Romans i Torrent looks at cities as microcosms of broader ideological battles.

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