Politics

Following France’s 2020 municipal elections, the newly elected Green leaders of Greater Lyon and Poitiers discuss governing in a crisis and ecology’s place in the political landscape.

Being the junior partner in a coalition is always a difficult balancing act – especially in a health crisis.

The Hungarian government has attempted to exploit the pandemic for its own ends – at great cost to the population.

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.

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

Pandemics and the resurgence of diseases are driven by the mismanagement of nature and wildlife. Yet, biodiversity has not fully broken through onto the political agenda.