As coins vanish and cards rule, the right to pay becomes a privilege. What we gain in speed, we risk losing in freedom
Europe’s underinvestment isn’t just slowing growth — it’s fuelling inequality and aiding the far right gain ground. Changing course is still possible
The far right feeds on economic despair and exclusion. Only policies that deliver security, dignity and belonging can starve it
While Europe is hesitating over its 2035 combustion engine ban, others are setting the rules for the electric future
Climate change is already uprooting people within Europe. But the EU has yet to create a framework fit for the crisis
Brazil is pursuing partners across the globe, turning pressure into opportunity. Could Europe play a pivotal role?
In a world unsettled by deglobalisation, technological upheaval and constant uncertainty, business as usual has become the riskiest gamble of all
From trade to climate, EU-China relations are facing a stress test. Yet joint solutions are urgently needed
From rising mental health problems and social disconnection to higher crime rates and poorer physical health, inequality tears apart the social fabric
Weapons need cobalt. AI needs lithium. And countries will do whatever it takes to get them first
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In Trump’s America, voting isn’t always about economic self-interest. Culture and ideology often outweigh dollars and cents
Cracking down on smugglers doesn’t make migration safer, it makes it deadlier — and a new EU directive could make things even worse