Italy plays in the Penta League
Can the unlikely bedfellows of the Five Star Movement and the League really make government work?
Human Rights and Democracy
Requiem for a democracy: the European Union and Orbán’s Hungary
The Damocles sword of Article 7 action has shown some success in tempering the Polish government’s illiberal impulses. The EU should now consider dangling it over Hungary too
Orbán 3.0: What to expect next
Viktor Orbán’s post-victory intentions are clear: to extend Fidesz control over civil society and remaining independent media outlets. The stage is now set for the EU – with European People’s Party MEPs holding the balance – to take action on further violations of democratic principles and values
Hungary in the EU: From front runner to veto player
A convincing victory for Victor Orban will reinforce the Hungarian veto role in the EU. However, the country has only marginal influence beyond its neighbourhood on EU policies
And Now What? Russian Foreign Policy in Putin’s Fourth Term
Moscow has undergone a lively debate on the future course of its foreign policy – which may now become obsolete by the poisoning of Sergei Skripal.
Europe needs more than management from Germany
Germany’s aversion to political vision used to be a blessing. Now it’s becoming a curse
Italy: Following Britain towards the exit?
With elections approaching, the fact that Italy’s EU cohesion profile is approaching Britain’s is cause for grave concern across Europe
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Migration myths dominate Italian election campaign
The promises of the leading parties address voters’ imaginary fears rather than practical solutions
Too soon for champagne toasts to GroKo
The grand coalition treaty is strongly pro-European in tone, but the devil is in the details – and it could yet be rejected by SPD members