The crisis of German conservatism
The crushing defeat of Angela Merkel's party in last month's election made it clear that the centre-right is facing an…
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Will Germany have a new government by Christmas?
A new left-liberal coalition looks likely to take office, sooner rather than later.
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Jeevan Vasagar: Why replicating the “Singapore model” is impossible
The author of a new history of the city-state on what everyone who wants to emulate Singapore, from Brexiteers to…
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Misinformation about minorities in India is widespread – and it’s getting worse
In recent years India’s minority communities have been repeatedly targeted by misinformation spread through digital platforms. Data suggests that 2020…
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How “Bad Student” is challenging authoritarian rule in Thailand
As pro-democracy protests continue to shake the country, one group is demanding reform from the classroom up.
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Why Hungary’s opposition parties are uniting against Viktor Orbán
If the unlikely anti-government alliance holds, it could provide a rare chance to unseat the long-serving prime minister.
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Michel Barnier: “No way” Zemmour should be allowed to run for Republican presidential nomination
In an interview, the former EU Brexit negotiator said that the right-wing polemicist should not be permitted to seek his…
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After a narrow election win by the Social Democrats, Germany heads for coalition talks
Sunday’s result makes Olaf Scholz the frontrunner to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor.
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