The Globalist

Corruption is bad today, but bound to get worse. Governments’ response to the COVID 19 pandemic amplifies the opportunities for abuse.

The COVID 19 pandemic and the ensuing mega-recession may shape political debates and choices for a long time.

In crises, there is no room for “post-truth.” Denying facts and the truth endangers lives. Peddling misinformation for political purposes proves too reckless, even for populists.

Germany´s Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission have to overcome five major challenges.

Amidst many worries about globalization, suggestions for a constructive path forward.

What are the hard lessons for Europe and wider geopolitics from Boris Johnson’s victory in the 2019 British general election?

What happened to Steve Bannon’s crusade to conquer Europe with nationalist anti-immigrant Trump clones?

The European Commission should grant Greece short-term fiscal leeway under the condition that Mitsotakis indeed delivers the promised reforms.

Mitsotakis can celebrate his win and the return of his family clan to political power. But the problems will arrive very fast in Greece.

Europe and the EU have undergone great changes in recent times. Here are five winners and five losers.