When democracy promotion backfires

28/09/2026 by Ali Mohebi

When democracy promotion backfires

The practice of democracy is not passed down through the gene pool. It must be taught and learned anew by each generation of citizens. (…)

Continue

Europe in the World2026-09-28 16:29:19

The EU is a payer but not a player

25/09/2026 by Elisa Bocconcino

The EU is a payer but not a player
Why Bombs Fail Where Coalitions Are Needed

10/07/2026 by Sander Van Isacker

Why Bombs Fail Where Coalitions Are Needed
The vote is not enough for Europe's youth

07/07/2026 by Asfandiyar

The vote is not enough for Europe’s youth

There is an increasing level of distrust in democracy among young people in Europe, with a growing cost-of-living crisis leading an (…)
The Iran War and the betrayal of Ukraine

13/05/2026 by Giorgi Tkabladze

The Iran War and the betrayal of Ukraine

At the start of the year, President Trump decided that - if he did not get to have the Nobel Peace Prize - the world did not deserve 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 - (…)

Authoritarianism Watch2026-09-22 13:15:58

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 (…)

Thinking Federalist2026-08-11 15:41:55

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
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 (…)
Towards European Federalism Without American Values

12/01/2026 by Drakoulis Goudis

Towards European Federalism Without American Values

The new US National Security Strategy has confirmed a shift, one visible for a long time to many of us. No longer does America see (…)

European Society2026-07-02 17:59:46

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
Welcome to Spain — we were just leaving

15/06/2026 by Valeria Obispo

Welcome to Spain — we were just leaving
Is the European flag the new ‘it girl' of pop culture?

10/06/2026 by Fermín Zabala

Is the European flag the new ‘it girl’ of pop culture?

Historically, one of the biggest barriers to European integration has been a belief that pan-European identity is being imposed upon (…)
Georgia's Competitive Sport: Toast-Making

21/05/2026 by Liza Jariashvili

Georgia’s Competitive Sport: Toast-Making

As I prepare to travel to South Africa in May and learn more about its wine culture, I have begun thinking about the role wine plays in (…)

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 (…)