The holy war of the post-American century

13/10/2026 by Benedikte Svendsen

The holy war of the post-American century

Brussels still believes wars are fought over territory, trade routes, deterrence and rational state interests. Washington, Teheran and (…)

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Authoritarianism Watch2026-10-13 16:28:17

We forgot about the EU-Belarus migration crisis

22/09/2026 by Alyaxandar Stukanaŭ

We forgot about the EU-Belarus migration crisis
21st century democracy will only end by popular demand

19/08/2026 by Sianna Zewdie

21st century democracy will only end by popular demand
Wanted in Riga, welcomed in Minsk

29/06/2026 by Alyaxandar Stukanaŭ

Wanted in Riga, welcomed in Minsk

The case of Alexei Roslikovs, a Latvian politician who was welcomed in Minsk, has highlighted a growing trend of Western refugees in (…)
Crossing the red line: Romania's centre-left and far-right team up

08/06/2026 by Elfriede-Maria Colec

Crossing the red line: Romania’s centre-left and far-right team up

As Europe celebrated the defeat of Viktor Orbán, Romania’s pro-European Government collapsed after just a year when the centre-left (…)

European Society2026-10-12 21:42:54

La bola negra and the Spanish inheritance

12/10/2026 by Fermín Zabala

La bola negra and the Spanish inheritance
Between Knafeh and Challah : Mixed Families Between Identity, Pain, and Hope

29/09/2026 by Eden Rassuly

Between Knafeh and Challah : Mixed Families Between Identity, Pain, and Hope
To belong or not to belong: European identity in rural Finland

02/07/2026 by Wilhelmiina Hietalahti

To belong or not to belong: European identity in rural Finland

Finland sits on the border between Europe and Russia, both being staunchly anti-Moscow and still suspicious of being told what to do by (…)
Welcome to Spain — we were just leaving

15/06/2026 by Valeria Obispo

Welcome to Spain — we were just leaving

For young people in Western Europe, Spain offers career opportunities, a better climate, and a lower cost-of-living. Yet, young people (…)

Europe in the World2026-10-02 11:19:52

The end of Europe's energy illusions

02/10/2026 by Paul Brachet

The end of Europe’s energy illusions
When democracy promotion backfires

28/09/2026 by Ali Mohebi

When democracy promotion backfires
The EU is a payer but not a player

25/09/2026 by Elisa Bocconcino

The EU is a payer but not a player

The EU is the largest provider of aid to the Palestinian Authority. It passed a €1.6 billion support package for 2025–2027, while (…)
Why Bombs Fail Where Coalitions Are Needed

10/07/2026 by Sander Van Isacker

Why Bombs Fail Where Coalitions Are Needed

When Israeli American escalation against Iran began, parts of the opposition briefly saw opportunity. After years of repression, (…)

Thinking Federalist2026-10-01 14:21:53

Libertarians should be European federalists

01/10/2026 by Michael Haiden

Libertarians should be European federalists
Where is Europe's hard power?

11/08/2026 by Drakoulis Goudis

Where is Europe’s hard power?
The key to peace between Israel and Palestine is education

05/06/2026 by Nadav Lowenstein

The key to peace between Israel and Palestine is education

The conflict that has defined the Holy Land for decades can often feel like it is never-ending. Nadav Lowenstein argues that this is a (…)
Jürgen Habermas's pacifist federalism

04/06/2026 by Michael Haiden

Jürgen Habermas’s pacifist federalism

For many years, Jürgen Habermas was one of the most respected thinkers in Europe. By the end of his life, people were left trying to (…)

European Politics2026-09-23 14:49:30

Three years since the mass exodus of Artsakh

23/09/2026 by Thea Jürgensen

Three years since the mass exodus of Artsakh
The sterilisation of Greenland

16/06/2026 by Thea Jürgensen

The sterilisation of Greenland
Time for a European wealth cap?

12/06/2026 by Marina Alcázar Cid

Time for a European wealth cap?

Across the world, the results of extreme wealth disparity are clear: an increasing number of authoritarian regimes that trade in favours (…)
The castle falls: what does the future hold in post-Orbán Hungary?

03/06/2026 by Drakoulis Goudis

The castle falls: what does the future hold in post-Orbán Hungary?

European Politics editor Drakoulis Goudis argues that Viktor Orbán’s demise is a turning point for Europe against authoritarian forces - (…)

Editorials & Interviews2026-03-10 15:42:51

Debate: Has the United Nations Become Outdated?

10/03/2026 by Benedikte Svendsen, Konstantin Petry

Debate: Has the United Nations Become Outdated?
Think Outside the Box: The Call From Young Israelis and Palestinians

06/03/2026 by Drakoulis Goudis

Think Outside the Box: The Call From Young Israelis and Palestinians
“Not All Feminists Automatically See Federalism as Relevant”: Nina Höll Meets Melanie Thut

19/02/2026 by Melanie Thut, Nina Höll

“Not All Feminists Automatically See Federalism as Relevant”: Nina Höll Meets Melanie Thut

Melanie Thut created the Feminist Federalist Project alongside Diletta Alese and other activists as an extension of her work as the (…)
The Front Line Against Nationalism: Become a New Federalist Writer

16/01/2026 by Antonios Tashejian, Jonathan Saunders

The Front Line Against Nationalism: Become a New Federalist Writer

The fireworks ushering in a new year had barely begun to burn out before President Trump kidnapped President Maduro, threatened to (…)