Erdoğan’s relative wants to build a pro-government militia
Amid declining public support and ahead of the upcoming referendum, Erdoğan’s closest circles take radical steps to stay in power.
Analysis
Is the European Union falling apart?
Stagnant economy, refugees flocking on the borders, terrorist attacks, deepening inequalities, rampant populism. What can still be done to save the European project?
The EU’s future could hinge on the next occupant of the Élysée
The result of this year’s election will determine France’s place in the world and affect the future of Europe for years to come. A battle for the country’s soul
Turkey adopts conservative curriculum for schools
Turkey has updated its national education curriculum, downgrading philosophy, cutting classes on single-party rule and depoliticizing the latest coup attempt.
Aleppo and the war on the right to know
The ravaged battleground that replaced the once cosmopolitan city of Aleppo is at the centre of a major war of information and disinformation.
Why we need a universal basic income
Faced with a future of automation and growing inequality, governments are paying considerable attention to the universal basic income, emboldened by trials in Finland, the Netherlands and Africa.
Safety is the best present: Toys safety in the EU
Toys sold in the EU must meet strict safety requirements. But parents should wise up to the fact that no toy is hazard-free and keep their eye on the ball.
Iceland’s quest for equality, openness and democracy
As cracks appear in political establishments the world over, Iceland is forging its own path towards an open and inclusive society.
Viktor Orbán turns Hungary into a tax haven
The government has announced an economic package to deal with the country’s acutely low wages or, more likely, to profit multinationals and keep Orbán in power.
5 things you should know about the French presidential election
While the country is at a tipping point, here is a rundown of the most important facts on the recent political developments in France.
