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Democracy and citizenship

US President Joe Biden, in a navy blue suit, and Vice President Kamala Harris, in a beige suit, in front of a crowd of people during the 4th of July celebration at the White House
China, the US and the new world order Analyses

The new Democratic presidential ticket: what’s changed and what remains the same

Exploring the new Democratic presidential ticket with Kamala Harris: what has changed from Biden’s run and what remains the same?

By Eric Sigmon
10 Sep 2024 //
7 mins Reading time
Detail of the façade of the Royal Palace in Madrid with the Spanish flag. King Felipe VI
Inside Spain Experts Comments

King Felipe VI restores trust in the monarchy in his first decade

Felipe VI has restored confidence in the institution and is much more popular than his father and also the country’s leading politicians.

By William Chislett
23 Jul 2024 //
6 mins Reading time
Capitol Building at night. Kamala Harris and JD Vance
China, the US and the new world order Analyses

One heartbeat away from the presidency: Kamala Harris vs JD Vance

Harris and Vance, currently vice-presidential candidates, are likely to be nominated for the presidency in 2028.

By Eric Sigmon
19 Jul 2024 //
16 mins Reading time
Space radar image of Rhine River, France and Germany.
Democracy and citizenship Experts Comments

Germany’s closest partner slips further away

The National Security Strategy reflects Germany's foreign policy and its relations with close partners such as France.

By Henning Hoff
11 Jul 2024 //
7 mins Reading time
Prime Minister of the UK answers questions at a session at the House of Commons, May 1, 2024.
Democracy and citizenship Experts Comments

Time for the UK to adopt Spain’s electoral system?

The UK electoral system has shown a gap on record between vote share and proportion of seats. Could Spain's system work in the UK?

By William Chislett
09 Jul 2024 //
6 mins Reading time
Ceremony in Strasbourg’s hemicycle, The European Parliament at 70: “The voice of citizens and democratic values”.
Future of Europe Analyses

Citizen participation in the EU’s democratic life

After 70 years, the EU is still seeking effective citizen participation, is it possible through a citizen deliberative body to improve democracy and legitimacy in the EU?

By Alberto Alemanno
04 Jun 2024 //
15 mins Reading time
Volodymyr Zelensky, President of the Republic of Ukraine, Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic at the Summit on the war in Ukraine in Normandy at Salle Murat, Palais de l'Elysée.
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

France’s Eastern Zeitenwende?

France's foreign policy shift towards Eastern Europe represents a strategic and ideological pivot that reinforces its commitment to European sovereignty and NATO expansion.

By Teona Giuashvili
08 May 2024 //
24 mins Reading time
Background with gradient from blue to green. Abstract representation of a world map in white.
Latin America Events

Presentation “Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI) 2024”

Presentation of the ''Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI) 2024'' measuring the quality of democracy, economic performance, and governance worldwide.

08 Apr 2024 //
2 mins Reading time
Headquarters of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. In the left foreground, a blue sign with the ICC logo. In the background, a bicycle parking area and the visitors’ entrance to the building
Democracy and citizenship Experts Comments

The budgetary instrumentalisation of international criminal justice

Resolute investments are a sine qua non to ensure that the ICC remains an independent and effective instrument for international criminal justice.

By Francesc Torres i Mañá
07 Mar 2024 //
7 mins Reading time

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