Politics

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

‘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” tweet, the…

Apr 9 • Filipe Henriques

Danish Social Democrats Show How to Win by Losing

Mette Frederiksen leads her party to worst result in 100 years. Yet powers is hers to keep. Is Left Unity the answer?

Apr 1 • Filipe Henriques

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

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

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

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

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

It’s Not (All) About Turnout

What low EU election turnout really reveals about European identity, and why empowering younger voters could reshape the Union’s democratic future.

Mar 28, 2024 • Filipe Henriques

Long Live the Lead Candidates!

Pronounced dead upon Ursula von der Leyen's election as Commission president in 2019, the “Spitzenkandidaten” process is alive and well.

Feb 21, 2024 • Filipe Henriques

Southern Europe: Conservative Resurgence or Key to a Progressive EU?

Progressives in southern Europe need to find unity in fragmentation, following the Spanish example.

Jan 23, 2024 • Filipe Henriques

Can Eastern Europe Turn the Page on Illiberalism?

While conservatives are still dominant in eastern Europe, they are struggling. If progressives succeed in mobilising the 2024 EU elections could mark a…

Nov 2, 2023 • Filipe Henriques

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