Life Under Shock

Promising results for Green and like-minded forces in Croatia and Montenegro are cause for cautious optimism despite an uphill battle against corruption and discontent elsewhere in the region.

The positive track record of the German Greens in navigating the pandemic and the strong public support could give them an edge in upcoming elections.

As many countries in Europe went into lockdown, Sweden opted for little restrictions on public life. Anders Schröder weighs in on the merits and cost of this lonely route.

The electoral success of Greens in late June has paved the way for a shift in French politics.

The answer to Barcelona’s digital divide is a politics that puts people and rights at the centre of the digital transition.

Riding on a wave of nostalgia and amnesia, Britain set on a course to leave the EU. Disparities of the pandemic and the anti-racist movement brought home how the imperial past haunts today.

From attacking social partners to women’s rights, Covid-19 has been a catalyst for Law and Justice’s autocratic tendencies.

We spoke to Juliet Schor about the gig economy, accelerating digitalisation, and the need for a new economy.

Claas Kirchhelle traces the history of disease, public health, and international cooperation from cholera to Covid-19.

The health crisis is a chance for a new generational compromise built around connection, participation, and solidarity.