Aligning Stars: Routes to a Different Europe
Aligning Stars: Routes to a Different Europe

How has Europe changed through recent crises and what visions can pave the way to a sustainable future? By examining the continent’s past and present, this edition explores possible routes towards a different Europe.

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What Happened to the Green Wave?
What Happened to the Green Wave?
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10/05/2024
Entering government coalitions at the national level did not pay off for the Greens. How can they maintain consensus?
A Disaffected Generation? The Youth Vote and Europe’s Future 
A Disaffected Generation? The Youth Vote and Europe’s Future 
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07/05/2024
As EU elections approach, there is a perception of a disengaged youth. Is this picture accurate and can it change?
A Changing World: EU, USA, China
A Changing World: EU, USA, China
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15/05/2024
Five years after the last European elections, the geopolitical landscape has drastically changed. From Covid-19 to economic tensions, war in Europe, and the rise of illiberal forces, the relationship between the EU, the US, and China has undergone seismic shifts. This year’s elections on both sides of the Atlantic are likely to alter these dynamics again.
Angry Farmers and Heatwaves: The Climate in India’s Elections
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03/05/2024
Creative Work: From Precarity to Recognition 
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30/04/2024
Double Dehumanisation: The EU Borders and Gaza 
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25/04/2024
Dry Land for Thirsty Data 
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23/04/2024
On Drugs: Europe’s Cities Pushing for Reform
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18/04/2024
Should a Climate Activist Stand up for Gaza? 
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16/04/2024
Building peace
The Women of Ventotene
The Women of Ventotene
Antonia Ferri recounts the political adventures of Europe’s “female founders”.
Fighting Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Germany
Fighting Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Germany
Hamas’s attack on 7 October and Israel’s retaliation led to a wave of antisemitism and Islamophobia in Europe. How do we address this?
The Non-Aligned Movement Then and Now
The Non-Aligned Movement Then and Now
The non-aligned movement championed a decolonial political model and a new economic order. Today, non-alignment narratives are being revived.
Why Peace Education Deserves a Place in Europe’s Education Systems
Why Peace Education Deserves a Place in Europe’s Education Systems
How can we design a school system and curriculum to build a culture of peace and equip young people to resolve conflict?
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