Opinion

Europe, let’s take a moment to reflect

The EU will lose one of its most progressive and democratic member states, says Anke Hassel.

Britain's Neverendum on Europe

Brits’ disinterest in the Brexit vote confounds EU observers, writes Mark Dawson.

Gen Y is bridging the gender gap

Klaus Hurrelmann explains how Gen Y are shaking up gender roles that have been in place for generations.

Swiss are on the right track

A new Governance Report shows the Swiss are top of the heap when it comes to finishing infrastructure projects, such as the Gotthard Tunnel, on time. Germany, which is far behind, has a lot to learn.

In dealing with Turkey’s Erdoğan, the EU betrays its core values

The EU looks away as Kurdish villages are razed and elected officials ousted, writes Dilek Kurban.

Nudging people into pension systems works

Christian Traxler writes that automatic enrolment with opt-outs could save Germany's pension system.

The Paris Agreement seen through a sustainability lens

Jan Minx and Christoph von Stechow urge leaders to tackle climate and sustainability goals.

New UN Secretary-General: Picking the best person for the job

The selection of a new head in 2016 is a chance to strengthen the UN's ability to deliver on SDGs, write Nina Hall and Ngaire Woods.

The euro needs a complete overhaul

It's a big mistake to delay work that's needed to restore the currency, says Henrik Enderlein.

'Euro crisis law' before the EU Court of Justice

The idea of an economic constitution has been replaced by new modes of governance, says Christian Joerges.

US Elections: Bracing for a capricious President Trump

Mark Hallerberg outlines what the election of Trump or Clinton would mean for Europe.

The foreign policy of societies: Foundations as international actors

Helmut K. Anheier on the influence of foundations: What role do they play in relation to the state?