The United Kingdom is Collapsing in Real Time

From Brexit to Scottish independence and Irish unity, has Keir Starmer just put an end to the 500-year-old union?

May 13 • Filipe Henriques

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April 2026

Welcome to Hexagon

the newsletter for data-based factual analysis on European politics from a progressive perspective

Apr 28 • Filipe Henriques

Orbán Has Fallen. His Legacy Remains. And Bulgaria Might Inherit It.

The fall of Orbanism in Hungary and Bulgaria’s gamble with personalism, as Eastern Europe becomes more right‑wing and the wake‑up calls grow.

Apr 15 • Filipe Henriques

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‘You can call me Belgian Mamdani’: Aimen Horch

Flemish Greens new leader gives first international interview. From refugee to party leader, we talk about Belgium, his “Fuck to Israel”, the fight…

Apr 9 • Filipe Henriques

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Danish Social Democrats Show How to Win by Losing

Frederiksen keeps losing, but winning. Left unity can bring her back to power after worst result since 1903.

Apr 1 • Filipe Henriques

March 2026

Hidden Normalcy in Riyadh

Discovering Riyadh's surprising normalcy amid conservative tradition and rapid change.

Mar 26 • Filipe Henriques

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Slovenia: The Most Important Election You’re Ignoring.

How a small nation’s vote could fundamentally shape the European Union’s political balance in 2026

Mar 17 • Filipe Henriques

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First Travelogue Series: Arab States of the Gulf

Introducing the first Travelogue series: a journey across the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries, starting March 26th in Riyadh

Mar 16 • Filipe Henriques

June 2024

Smaller, Diverse, United: Greens after the European Elections

How Greens emerged smaller yet more diverse and united post-elections, poised to shape Europe's future

Jun 20, 2024 • Filipe Henriques

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2000-2024: A short history of Europe's far-right...so far

How Austria's 2000 far-right coalition sparked Europe's democratic slide into normalized extremism.

Jun 7, 2024 • Filipe Henriques

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May 2024

Who Will Rule the EU?

Why radical-right gains won't topple Europe's centrist power bloc - and what progressives must do next.

May 29, 2024 • Filipe Henriques

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What Happened to the Green Wave?

Why the Green wave crashed in government - and how Greens can ride it again.

May 10, 2024 • Filipe Henriques

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