AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt: Waiting for the AfD to Fail in Government is Not an Option
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The right-wing extremist branch of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt is on the brink of power. Three main takeaways will guide the state’s and Germany’s politics and society over the next weeks and months.
Germany's Far Right, Edging Close to Power, Remains Close to Extremists
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Florian Ranft in The Guardian: While the Trump administration and its allies seek to remake the world in their view, alternative visions of the international order are beginning to take shape.
The backlash to the backlash? From resisting the new right to rebuilding progressive appeal
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Within an instance of his second tenure Donald Trump embodied a smashing backlash against the liberal, rules-based international order. What we may be watching now is the backlash to the backlash.
Setting the Course for Action-Oriented Politics in Toronto
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In Toronto, international government officials, leading thinkers, civil society representatives, and think-tank experts gathered for the Global Progress Action Summit.
The backlash to the backlash? From resisting the new right to rebuilding progressive appeal
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Within an instance of his second tenure Donald Trump embodied a smashing backlash against the liberal, rules-based international order. What we may be watching now is the backlash to the backlash.
Setting the Course for Action-Oriented Politics in Toronto
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In Toronto, international government officials, leading thinkers, civil society representatives, and think-tank experts gathered for the Global Progress Action Summit.
The centre left is not dead. A progressive new counter-Trumpian movement is on the way
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Florian Ranft in The Guardian: While the Trump administration and its allies seek to remake the world in their view, alternative visions of the international order are beginning to take shape.
Progressive Offensive at Mobilisation Summit in Barcelona
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In Barcelona, heads of government and representatives of progressive parties and organisations, as well as civil society, have come together for the Global Progressive Mobilisation (GPM).
AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt: Waiting for the AfD to Fail in Government is Not an Option
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The right-wing extremist branch of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt is on the brink of power. Three main takeaways will guide the state’s and Germany’s politics and society over the next weeks and months.
Germany's Far Right, Edging Close to Power, Remains Close to Extremists
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Florian Ranft in The Guardian: While the Trump administration and its allies seek to remake the world in their view, alternative visions of the international order are beginning to take shape.
Europe's Industrial Stack
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Ten Theses on Strengthening Sovereignty through a Competitive
Industrial Base
The Future of Transatlantic Relations: Rules, Rights, and the Rise of the Subnational – Insights from the Industrial Heartlands
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With official diplomatic ties at the national level strained by unprecedented geopolitical realignment, where does the future of the transatlantic partnership lie?
Shifting the Tide through Local Leadership – Insights from the Industrial Heartlands
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How can structural transformation in former industrial regions be managed in a way that fosters economic resilience, climate action, and democratic trust?
Democracy Closest to Home: Principles for Local Leadership in Industrial Heartlands
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This paper highlights insights from our journey and proposes a set of principles for local leadership rooted in our experiences as a younger generation of transatlantic leaders navigating structural change. Our recommendations emphasise civic connection and identity, locally grounded communication, and visible delivery.
Shifting the Tide through Local Leadership – Insights from the Industrial Heartlands
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How can structural transformation in former industrial regions be managed in a way that fosters economic resilience, climate action, and democratic trust?
Democracy Closest to Home: Principles for Local Leadership in Industrial Heartlands
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This paper highlights insights from our journey and proposes a set of principles for local leadership rooted in our experiences as a younger generation of transatlantic leaders navigating structural change. Our recommendations emphasise civic connection and identity, locally grounded communication, and visible delivery.
Renewal amidst Turmoil: Industrial Heartlands between Rearmament, Recarbonisationand Realignment
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This paper examines how these regions navigate three defining dynamics of 2026: rearmament driven by Europe’s military build-up, looming recarbonisation as fossil fuel dependencies are deepened, and political realignment marked by surging populist anti-establishment movements.
How to Sell Democracy Online (Fast)
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We investigated how political actors communicate on TikTok and Instagram – and asked young people for their opinions.