Merz’s satisfaction has fallen to 10% as the AfD leads polls. Germany’s Ukraine commitments raise questions about spending, public trust and diplomacy. Continue reading Germany’s Leaders Want to Confront Russia. But Do German Voters Want the Same?
When French citizens riot, immigration becomes part of the explanation. But how long must descendants of immigrants keep proving they belong? Continue reading Born in France, Still Blamed for Failing to Integrate
A Bangladeshi shopkeeper lost at least €70,000 in the October 2026 France riots. Insurance gaps and government aid leave difficult questions. Continue reading France’s Riots Destroyed Immigrant Businesses. Why Did the State Fail to Protect Them?
Europe’s economy continues to grow, but household experience tells a more complicated story. Why economic recovery does not always make life feel affordable. Continue reading Europe’s Economy Is Growing. Why Do So Many Workers Still Feel Poorer?
Europe’s economy is recovering, but many workers still struggle with wages and housing. Explore who benefits from growth and whether higher taxes can help. Continue reading Europe’s Economy Is Growing. Why Are So Many Workers Still Struggling?
As housing protests continue in Portugal and Spain, Europe’s employed young adults face a difficult question: why is an independent home still out of reach? Continue reading Europe’s Young Workers Can Find Jobs. Finding a Home Is Harder.
Why are far-right parties gaining support in Europe? Examine how fuel prices, immigration and political distrust are shaping European politics in 2026. Continue reading Why Europe’s Far Right Is Gaining Support as Energy Prices Rise
European voters keep turning out, but old party loyalties are weakening. Germany’s election and OECD trust evidence reveal the gap between being heard and being represented. Continue reading Europe Still Holds Elections. Why Do So Many Voters Feel Nobody Is Listening?
Europe’s mainstream parties can keep radical-right rivals outside government, but that does not necessarily contain their political influence. Germany’s AfD surge, alongside Austria, France, Italy, Sweden and Hungary, reveals the widening gap between exclusion from office and influence over Europe’s political agenda. Continue reading Europe Built a Firewall Against the Far Right. The Politics Crossed It Anyway
Europe Knows Muslims Face Discrimination. Why Is Its Response Still So Uneven? Europe has laws against discrimination and now explicitly recognizes anti-Muslim hatred. Yet nearly half of the Muslims surveyed by the EU’s rights agency said they had faced racial … Continue reading Europe’s Islamophobia Problem: What Will It Take to Protect Muslims?
