‘A leadership void’
Why are so many European governments becoming so weak? Matthias Matthijs on the Continent’s increasing political fragmentation.
‘An existential question’
What does the recent success of the far right at the polls mean for Europe? Matthias Matthijs on the continent’s new political mainstream.
Left over
Why are farmers taking to the streets in Europe’s cities? Matthias Matthijs on decreasing food prices, increasing climate regulations, and a disappearing way of life.
Now Holland
Why is support for the populist right surging in Europe? Matthias Matthijs on immigration, climate change, and a growing rural-urban divide.
After the scandals
Where does the U.K. stand with Boris Johnson on the way out? Matthias Matthijs on the new political dynamics of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Into the breach
Is the West reuniting? Matthias Matthijs on how the war in Ukraine is changing the global security, economic, and political terrain.
Into the fog
What’s separation from Europe meant for life in the U.K. through an uncertain pandemic? Matthias Matthijs on how Brexit is transforming politics and the economy in Britain and Northern Ireland.