Progressive Bulgaria and the Paradox of Power
Has stability finally come to Bulgaria? It appeared that it might have on 19 April 2026.
The Case for a European Security Architecture Beyond the EU’s 35 Chapters
On September 15, an unidentified drone entered Lithuanian airspace. Earlier the same day, a top Kremlin aide warned Poland that it would take just two or three days for Russia to make Poland disappear. In the first 15 days of September 2026, Germany, Denmark, Moldova, Lithuania and Poland have all lodged complaints against Russian aggression.
Europe’s Second Front Is From Within
With conflict growing along the EU’s borders, the rising wave of the far right is limiting the capacity for response.
The AfD Won Two State Elections. What’s Next?
Despite polling success and victories in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the AfD will find it difficult to participate in future state – and federal – governments.
Good Italian, Evil German: Two Fascist Pasts, Two Far-Right Futures
Two far-right parties, but two very different political situations. What does history have to do with it?
The Politics of “Being a Man”: Why Masculinity Matters in the Far-Right
The far-right often associates with a predominantly male voter base and reflects toughness in its media discourse appealing to men. This article delves into how European far-right parties increasingly embody traditional masculine traits as the political landscape shifts further to the right.
Is There a Future for Multi-Party Politics in the UK?
Why the UK’s current multi-party era will likely be temporary, unless electoral reform is implemented.
Moving Beyond the Traditional Left-Right Spectrum: Rethinking Political Coalitions In a New Era
In the words of novelist Doris Lessing, ‘Things are not quite so simple always as black and white.’, so as we enter a new era of ideologies, should we really reduce politics to the simplistic left-right paradigm?
The Undermining of Schoof is Bad for the Netherlands and its Position in Europe
How the Dutch government is being undermined by its own coalition partners and why this is bad for the Netherlands’ position in Europe
Ukraine’s Shadow: Unpacking the War’s Role in Germany’s Political Breakdown
Germany’s government coalition has fallen apart over the leveraging of disagreements on spending and support for Ukraine, leading to a political crisis and a high likelihood of early elections.
Slovakia’s Crisis Deepens Under Fico: Economic Decline and Political Polarization
With Robert Fico’s return to power, Slovakia finds itself navigating turbulent waters. The country is grappling with economic hardship, crumbling healthcare, and a surge in polarizing political rhetoric. Accusations, resignations, and controversial policy decisions have correlated with increasing doubt among citizens on the nation’s trajectory.
The French Strike Again… and Again: An Overview of French Collectivism
French collectivism and the strike culture it facilitates is a phenomenon that keeps the world watching. A short dive reveals what is at the core of the lore and what other States can take away from it.
