What is often ignored across Europe is the mainstreaming of nationalism and nativism, the legitimization of illiberal and indeed of anti-democratic ideas and practices by established ‘moderate’ political forces.
This ‘do more of the same’ approach based on brutal enforcement and discipline does not tackle the sources of the uneven development.
Despite much heated criticism of 'lexiteers', new data shows Labour's leave vote taking a patient and measured approach to what Brexit means to them. Are they the key?
Geir Lippestad defended Norway’s biggest mass murderer. Now, the former vice-mayor of Oslo discusses what’s he’s learned about how to combat hatred and create a ‘win-win’ for intercultural cities
Taking part in public life is a deeply affective process, at once personal and collective, and social media might just help us bridge the gap between the two.
Talking to Phil Wood, co-founder of the intercultural cities model, last November, about love of cities, intercultural city planning, innovative local government, human rights and ‘ordinary virtues’. Interview.
However you read The Prince, it is a reminder that the elementary condition of good government is effective government.
“The EU is literally following in the steps of the Soviet Union. I’ve been thinking about it since everything started with Greece… Britain will be the first country.” Part two.
The egalitarian, feminist and socialist enclaves created by the Kurdish left are attacked with particular ferocity by Mr Erdoğan’s army. Czech.
The first of three essays contemplating the “complete reimagination of politics” which is the drama of Brexit.
As Belgrade goes to the polls in today's municipal elections, the state is playing a fundamental role in the transition to neoliberal economics. Hence the undemocratic procedures bedevilling 'The Project'.
