Future of Europe

Sociologist Karolina Wigura calls for a move from the pervasive politics of fear which has seen the rise of the far-right to a politics with a positive vision based on hope.

As a way of doing politics, populism is here to stay. Its opponents must offer real alternatives and keep political debate grounded upon the choices at hand.

With Europe in a moment of profound change, politics as normal will no longer suffice. Political forces must adapt to offer a vision for Europe that moves with its citizens.

This imagined news article describes a Europe where revenues recuperated from tax evasion and avoidance are invested back into wellbeing for the benefit of society and the environment.

Under the leadership of foreign policy chief Sofia Belver-Tamarashvili, the European Republic becomes a global force for social and environmental justice.

The story of how people won back individual democratic rights from illiberal governments and designed institutions that would protect them for good.

An interview with the Dutch historian on 10 years of crises and where Europe is headed now politics is back.

The Green European Journal’s editor-in-chief introduces the edition, journeying through a future Europe that aspires to make life better, brighter and more humane in 2049.

An interview on transnational democracy, identity, and why European politics can no longer pursue business as usual.

In overlooked parts of Europe, nationalism or regionalism is the basis for a progressive politics looking beyond the status quo.