Economy

Across Europe, the far right is gaining ground at the ballot box, fuelling the sense that societies are shifting steadily to the right. Yet according to sociologist Vincent Tiberj, this perception may be misleading: while political elites and media coverage have pivoted rightward, many citizens – especially younger generations – have become more tolerant on issues such as gender equality, minority rights, and cultural diversity. If electoral outcomes increasingly reflect unequal participation and a crisis of political representation, what does this mean for the Left and for participatory democracy?

Can Europe take the lead in normalising a better, more sustainable wellbeing indicator?

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

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

As Europe’s population ages, balancing social rights with a viable pension system is becoming increasingly challenging yet urgent.

There is much more to resilience than hard power, writes Arūnas Burinskas.

The new German government should invest in increasing people’s economic safety and create greener, more inclusive communities.

Wolfgang Munchau muses on what it will take to revitalise the German economy and save Europe’s green agenda in a time of geopolitical tension.

A careful look at European far-right parties’ economic agendas reveals deep underlying divisions.

Why is Europe’s economic sovereignty under threat and what needs to be addressed to strengthen it?