How tight is Germany’s 2021 election?
As the race to replace Angela Merkel as chancellor draws to a close, our round-up of New Statesman coverage lays…
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Why EU support for France over Aukus has been muted
European countries still decide policy based on their own national interests rather than any sense of Europeanness.
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Depression without protest: the aftermath of Russia’s 2021 election
The introduction of mysterious online voting results is further undermining democratic freedoms.
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China whisperers: The US advisers shaping the world’s great rivalry
Despite calls for caution from some quarters, the consensus within the Biden administration is that China needs to be countered.
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Jagmeet Singh: the rise of Canada’s kingmaker
The New Democratic Party’s youthful leader is, once again, set to shape the agenda of the next Canadian government.
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Why Angela Merkel failed to become a “climate chancellor”
The outgoing German leader wanted to put the planet on a carbon neutral path, but wasn’t prepared to pay the…
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How Ursula von der Leyen is resetting her presidency with EU vaccine success
An optimistic State of the Union address from the EU Commission President follows a quietly effective pandemic response.
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Canadian election 2021: Will Justin Trudeau’s Liberals be defeated?
The Canadian prime minister’s decision to call a snap election is looking risky as polling day approaches.
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