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‘We must adapt to a new reality without abandoning what makes us Social Democrats’

Miia Järvi reflects on the success of Finland’s Social Democratic Party and the lessons it holds for others across Europe

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Democracy and society

The rich world’s rich problem

At this G7 summit, leaders must finally realise that inequality is no side issue, but a structural crisis cutting across rich and poor countries alike

By Adriana Abdenur

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Democracy and society

Til politics do us part

A decade after civil unions, Italy still doesn’t allow same-sex marriage — a sign of a political system unable to keep pace with its own society

By Andrea Enrici

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Democracy and society

Stacked atlas

Trump is having constituencies redrawn to preserve his majority. Yet it is highly doubtful whether his plan will succeed

By Antonia Herzinger

Eco-friendly xenophobia

With its upcoming referendum, the Swiss far right is rebranding exclusion as sustainability. If it succeeds, expect copycats across Europe

By Julius E. O. Fintelmann

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The art of playing giants

Xi Jinping headed to North Korea to secure China’s influence. But the real winner of the summit is Kim Jong Un

By Eric Ballbach

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‘We must openly address uncomfortable realities’

Matthias Miersch, SPD parliamentary leader, on security challenges and addressing them amid inequality

Star wars redux

As space is set to become a central arena of geopolitical rivalry, Europe once again risks relegating itself to the role of a moralising bystander

By K.-P. Ludwig