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19/01/2026 by Benedikte Svendsen

Could a Nordic Federation Be Europe’s First Step to a Federal Future?

In an era when ‘federalism’ is often treated as a provocative word in European politics, the idea of a Nordic federation can sound (…)

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European Politics2026-01-19 10:25:37

17/12/2025 by Stefano Chiesa

Federalism requires fiscal responsibility

15/12/2025 by Giovanni Scherpiani

Europe is standing at a crossroads

08/12/2025 by Sander Van Isacker

Europe in Turmoil: Defending Progressive European Values Amid the Mogherini Affair

Belgian authorities have formally charged Federica Mogherini in connection with a fraud investigation involving potential tender (…)

31/10/2025 by Felix Hohlfeld

With European federalism mired in crisis, we should stop pointing fingers at others – and start looking at ourselves!

Amidst the relentless rise of right-wing populism and the ascent of a new authoritarian left, European federalism is teetering on the (…)

Editorials & Interviews2026-01-16 16:21:31

16/01/2026 by Antonios Tashejian

The Front Line Against Nationalism: Become a New Federalist Writer

25/06/2025 by Mattia Fontana

Young, bold, and in Brussels: MEP Lukas Sieper’s vision for a new Europe

20/06/2025 by Mattia Fontana

A candid conversation with MEP Nela Riehl: building a human-centered Europe

We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with MEP Nela Riehl at the European Youth Event for an insightful conversation about her (…)

06/02/2025 by Dimitrios Kandilaptis

Interview with Sandro Gozi: “The current Commission is one of the weakest ever!”

Sandro Gozi is not just an ordinary Member of the European Parliament; he is one of the most prominent federalist politicians within the (…)

Authoritarianism Watch2026-01-16 15:51:39

22/10/2025 by Sophie Giering-Jänsch

We are not the only kind of we

13/06/2025 by Emanuele Bocchia

Authoritarianism Ascendant: Why is the Left losing the battle?

31/05/2025 by Gabriel Mondina

Arming Europe — And Abandoning It

The European Union was born from the trauma of war — to become its antidote. It expanded under the promise of peace, solidarity, and the (…)

11/04/2025 by Risto Rajala

Europe in the shadows of the New American Empire Part III: The European response

This essay is the second part of a three-piece series for the Democracy Under Pressure week by Samuel Tammekann and Risto Rajala, (…)

Europe in the World2026-01-16 15:50:02

13/01/2026 by Asfandiyar

Who in Europe Speaks for Ukraine?

16/10/2025 by Mariam Bergadze

Hungary as China’s Stronghold in Central and Eastern Europe: Balancing East and West

15/10/2025 by Ryan Dresden

Guarding the Final Frontier: Europe’s Strategic Imperative in Space

Today’s security challenges are not confined to traditional land, air, and sea domains. Cyber warfare, the protection of undersea (…)

10/09/2025 by Ali Mohebi

A Turning Point with Iran: Europe and Iran relations after the Snapback mechanism

A few days ago, the E3 (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) initiated the process to activate the snapback mechanism, a provision (…)

European Society2026-01-16 15:47:07

11/11/2025 by Alexandra Teodora Lăcătuș-Iakab

Historical Trauma and the Struggle for Roma Dignity in Europe

05/11/2025 by Helene Salzburger

More Than Max Braun’s Wife – A Portrait of Angela Braun-Stratmann (1892–1966)

29/10/2025 by Justine Brulez

FLOW : 2025 LUX Audience Award, a mirror of today’s society

The 2025 LUX Audience Award, a personification of film-making openness and European living well together, nominates five films for the (…)

18/10/2025 by Mariette Forêt

Overtourism in Europe: a viral phenomenon of culture, social media and consumption

The term “tourism” originated in Great Britain in the early 19th century. It dates back to the practice of the “Grand Tour“: from about (…)

Thinking Federalist2026-01-13 21:58:17

12/01/2026 by Drakoulis Goudis

Towards European Federalism Without American Values

02/01/2026 by Moritz Hergl

2026: A Decisive Year for European Federalism

09/12/2025 by Benedikte Svendsen

Europe needs Norway, but does Norway need Europe?

When European leaders talk about energy security, Arctic stability, and reliable partners in turbulent times, one small country (…)

03/11/2025 by Cyprien Bettini

We need to reconnect with our antifascist values and defend them

The article presented here is part of the Open Platform, an initiative of The New Federalist, allowing candidates in the Young European (…)