Rifts in the European Parliament
The election of Antonio Tajani as president of the European Parliament is the outcome of a fierce struggle for MEPs’ votes.
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A map of the future: islands, orbits or communities
The advances of the information ages are leading to a world that is simultaneously more dangerous and richer with opportunities than ever before.
Foreign cyber-meddling in domestic elections
The alleged Russian meddling in favour of Donald Trump will influence other ballots and may undermine confidence in democracy.
Winners and losers in the fall of Aleppo
Aleppo, despite its role in preserving a regime in power, is a sign that great change is underway.
Delayed reaction to ’68
Something began in 1968 that would later gather steam in the 1970s and subsequently. And this is what a section of western societies are now rejecting.
Italy and Austria, taking an unorthodox stand against populism
It would be a mistake to say that Italy has voted against Europe, even though the decision may have European consequences.
Trump: bilateralism
Donald Trump may well be the President of a certain US withdrawal and bilateralisation. Bilateralism may become his trademark.
Social media and democracy: Trump harnessed the power of algorithms
The US presidential elections have shown that democracy has changed, and the means of obtaining victory, too.
Europe is unprepared for Trump
The election of Donald Trump as US President, hard on the heels of the Brexit referendum, has forced Europe to confront another mirror.
Is Russia really a threat?
Although Russia knows that it is needed to resolve many global problems, the country has shrunk in comparison with the US and China
New protectionism, less investment?
Recently, both protectionist voices and measures have been on the increase. Even investments are not immune to the new protectionism.
Farewell Charlemagne: Europe in regions
Some people believe that Europe is undergoing a process of Balkanisation, although the continent’s regionalisation might in fact be something positive.