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.
The CDU/CSU and SPD must reach nothing less than a historic compromise
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Our chairman Prof Dr Wolfgang Schroeder describes the challenges and necessities for the coalition negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD.
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.
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.
On Progressive Infrastructure
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“It is quite simple. If in doubt, do not do it.” Urban economist Ramon Marrades on how to build progressive infrastructure.
US Climate and Industrial Policy: What We’ve Won, What Comes Next
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Longstanding deadlocks over how to pay for the green transition in the US have been breached. What is the next step for climate politics?
The Geography of Discontent: Helping Fallen Behind Places
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Economic growth and political power are again concentrating in the most dynamic regions. How can we counter territorial neglect, discontent and rising populism?
No need for automation angst but automation policies
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Excerpt from the book “Work in the Digital Age. Challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution”
The platform economy
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Consequences for labour, inequality and the environment – an excerpt from “Work in the Digital Age”
Euroscepticism in Spain: An everlasting experience?
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Héctor Sánchez Margalef explains why Eurosceptic parties failed to attract popular support in Spain.