Language: English

Rooted in indigenous traditions, the concept of buen vivir has gained prominence in Latin America. We explore its rising trajectory and influence in Europe.

The Coronavirus pandemic has become a battleground, with far-right forces leading the attack and undermining respect for nature, science and reason.

The fight to have ecocide recognised as a crime against humanity is finally yielding results in international law, but enforcement and proportionality remain uncertain.

The German presidency has framed the EU budget deal as a success, but it is an alarming blow to the European Commission’s power to uphold the rule of law. Despite tools and sanctions being available, the Commission’s failure to act swiftly and decisively enough has emboldened autocratic leaders within the EU’s own borders.

Abusive regimes are responsible for their own behaviour. But other states are also responsible if they stand by and fail to speak out.

By increasing the carbon in soil, farmers could play a key role in offsetting emissions on a massive scale, making agriculture key to solving climate change.

An anti-speciesist vision calls for a radical rethinking of our relationship to animals and an end to the idea of “responsible” livestock farming.

Explanations for democratic backsliding in Hungary have so far neglected the role of neoliberalism and the resultant economic disintegration.

Cultural professionals are vital to Europe’s recovery. It is time member states and EU action reflect this by addressing working conditions in the sector.

A conversation with the acclaimed novelist on the parallels between the climate crisis and the pandemic, and imagining alternatives for our interconnected world.