Meanders of Democratic Renewal. What Can Hungary Learn from the Polish Experience?
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Maria Skóra on the future of Hungary after the election: Reflections on Poland’s meandering path to democratic front-sliding.
Buried Villages, Fragile Democracies: Coal, Community, and the Unsteady Politics of the Climate Transition
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The transition away from fossil fuels is as much about democratic resilience as it is about energy. Steve Patterson explores the “political whiplash” of shifting national policies and the enduring struggle to protect community heritage from the erosion of both physical landscapes and institutional norms.
2025 German Election Briefing: Learnings for Progressives
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Following the Bundestag elections, we analyse results, highlight missteps, and explore the key challenge for the progressive camp.
A Progressive Answer to the Territorial Divide
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Beyond mere electoral considerations it remains a crucial task for democrats to understand the reasons for the rise of far-right ideologies.
Reforming the EU is a historical necessity for its ability to (re)act and enlarge
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The European Union is heading towards the next election. Prognoses assume a shift to the right, in particular with gains for the national-conservative and far-right fringe parties. Progressives will have to brace for an intensive campaign.
Lessons from Germany for a Just Transition
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To gain support from the people, the green transition needs to address social concerns, allow for democratic participation, and be implemented locally.
Labour’s Pathway to Power: Security, security, security
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For the first time in several years things are looking up for progressives in Britain. To support Labour’s chances to form a new government, Labour Together has been developing a policy and communications strategy based on the idea of security.
On the political lessons of Bidenomics (and what works with voters and what not)
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The first two years of the Biden Administration ushered in a commitment to industrial policy not seen for a long time. The early stages of implementing this new American industrial policy are bearing wholesome fruit, but challenges lie ahead.
If You Really Want The ‘Zeitenwende’, Listen to the EU’s North-Eastern Flank
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Why defence isn’t merely a matter of military security and the ‘peace’ and ‘justice for Ukraine’ advocates are much more similar than they’d like to admit.
Joining Forces in Times of Crises
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Progressive politics and authoritarianism abroad and at home
The Left’s Fatal Longing for Life as Usual
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Why our failure to resist Putin enthusiastically will haunt us, and how we can overcome it.
A Trade Unionist’s Guide to Shaping a Just Transition
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What we need to combine ambitious climate policies with fair pay, decent work, and equitable prosperity.