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Greenland has recently drawn global attention, yet much of the coverage centers on US and Danish perspectives rather than what Greenlanders themselves want.
Mainstream parties must recognise what voters are asking for, otherwise they are playing into populist hands.
The scale of the chemical industry’s lobbying campaign and clean-up costs for PFAS have been revealed by a new collaboration of scientists and journalists.
The pandemic amplified a trend toward suburbanisation, particularly in Italy, where the search for more affordable housing and the rise of remote work encouraged an “escape” from urban centres.
With the downfall of the old Syrian regime, countries like Germany which welcomed Syrian refugees are now talking about sending them home.
Nordic prisons are praised for their humane approach to incarceration – but they face overcrowding and understaffing issues.
Viktor Orbán’s consistent flouting of democratic values has cost him a very large payout.
Did you know that Emmanuel Macron is also technically a prince?
Implementing effective flood management is challenging, partly because not all floods are the same.
Michel Barnier knew his actions would trigger a confidence vote. This is the latest battle in Emmanuel Macron’s war with Marine Le Pen’s far right.
For the French, the 850-year-old Gothic cathedral has been both a source of inspiration and a symbol of the nation’s glorious past.
The Danish government wants to end so-called parallel societies. But residents of immigrant-majority areas say they’re subject to a racial double standard.
It was already illegal to ask others to carry a child for you in Italy. It is now also illegal to travel abroad to do so.
The British public has moved beyond wanting to relitigate the Brexit referendum, making now a good time to reset relations with Brussels.
Trump’s victory has focused minds on how the US and Europe might now look to settle the situation in Ukraine.
People who are dissatisfied with their lives are more likely to turn away from mainstream political parties.
Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to Ukraine. But talk of a ‘deal’ has led to questions over Trump’s commitment to Kyiv.
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian democratic (CDU/CSU) opposition, is pushing for a confidence vote before Christmas.
After firing his coalition partner, chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to call fresh elections in the new year.
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Reader in Politics, Co-Director, Aston Centre for Europe, Aston University
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