More than a month since the deadly Hamas terror attack on Israel on 7 October, Israelis are processing the horrors, working to bring home more than 200 hostages, mobilising in mass numbers to support those in need, wishing for the safe return of soldiers and reservists, and yearning for a leader who can take responsibility, […]
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In recent months, the transatlantic relationship has reached a constructive equilibrium. Both the EU and the US have taken concrete steps to bolster the multilateral order and combat illiberal forces at home. But progressives on both sides of the Atlantic should be realistic about the daunting challenges that lay ahead, and European policymakers should plan […]
In these times of wars, Europe will have to reinvent itself if it wants to have a future. Increasing Europe’s capacity to define and implement its own strategy in the face of the major conflicts of our time will be key. In the war in the Middle East, we need to be firm to disable […]
On 29 October the Republic of Turkey – initiated and founded by the visionary M. Kemal Atatürk and the leaders of the national liberation and reform movement – celebrates its centenary. The country, however, has unfortunately reached a crossroads. Envisioned by Atatürk as a sovereign, independent, democratic, secular and republican country belonging to the Western […]
Robert Fico, leader of the PES-affiliated party Smer-SD, won the elections in Slovakia. For Social Democrats and Progressives, it is bad news. Once back in power, Fico may want to appear nicer, but he offers an old blend of oligarchic power veiled in social-nationalist populism. So, where do we invest our hopes? There’s a saying […]
In the intricate maze of urban planning, progressive policymakers are bringing the gender topic to the forefront, understanding the different mobility needs, redesigning public spaces and bolstering women’s representation on streets. From enhancing safety perceptions to combating violence against women and building new care facilities to take off some care load from women’s shoulders – […]
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