Donald Trump has launched an all-out attack on the rules-based international order. Olivier Blanchard and Jean Pisani-Ferry argue that the EU should take the lead in convening alliances of countries to counteract threats to the global order
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Suzanne Berger considers the lessons learned from COVID-19 and how heightened war risks have added to the backlash against domestic manufacturing losses, undermining globalisation
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Trump’s campaign against DEI represents a sea change from longstanding traditions of affirmative action. Jonathan Ostry shows adding more women to the workforce delivers a bigger GDP boost than simply employing more men
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In many countries, demand for long-term care services outpaces supply, leading to a ‘care gap’. Svend Hougaard Jensen, David Pinkus and Nina Ruer argue that Europe must get ready for the coming long-term care surge
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The world is facing an alarming rise in geopolitical tensions and conflicts. Fabio Panetta considers current trade and geopolitical tensions and reflects on the link between peace and prosperity
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Felix Schilk considers the idea of decadence, and argues moral decline triggered by excessive indulgence links all anti-democratic movements, and can be seen throughout history
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Trump could bring political contagion that harms the very functioning of the European Union. Heather Grabbe and Jean Pisani-Ferry argue that Trumpism could fatally undermine European integration if governments do not stand firm and defend the EU’s law-based system
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The road to EU membership remains challenging. Majlinda Bregu calls for determination, resilience and cooperation to accelerate the Western Balkans’ EU path
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The climate crisis is a global emergency. Trade policy has long been a driver of an unfettered economic globalisation and Isabelle Brachet argues for a new approach
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Disasters are increasing in their intensity. Vaeme Afokpa discusses the common business sense to join the response, save lives and communities, as well as prevent further deterioration or instability
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