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Austria’s Radical Lurch: Kickl’s Power Grab Looms
A radical leader edges towards transforming Austria’s democracy, sparking widespread concern.
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How Inequality Fuels the Cosmetic Surgery Boom
Rising inequality drives a global surge in cosmetic procedures, reshaping beauty standards and social competition.
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Reaching Net Zero Might Fail—And It’s Not Because Renewables Are Too Expensive
According to this widely used metric for comparing power sources, renewables have consistently outperformed fossil fuels, ...
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The End of Progess? The Dire Consequences of Trump’s Return
Trump’s second presidency could derail progress, dismantle Enlightenment values, and reshape global politics for the worse.
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Trump’s Trade Tariffs: Economic Weapon or Self-Inflicted Wound?
The world economy awaits with dread the arrival of Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. Trump clearly loves import duties and has ...
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Hungary: Safe Haven for Poland’s Corrupt Officials?
Fugitive Polish officials accused of corruption find asylum in Hungary, raising concerns about EU rule of law.
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EU Minimum Wage Directive Before the European Court of Justice: It’s Not All Over Now…
EU’s minimum wage directive under threat: Advocate General’s opinion sparks legal and social turmoil across Europe. It came as a shock to many supporters of a Social Europe when, on 14 January 2025, ...