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Analysis: Italy’s Far Right Is About to Win Big As Unelected Government Falls

by Matteo Tiratelli

We should celebrate the fall of Mario Draghi’s unelected government, writes Matteo Tiratelli. Yet what looks likely to replace it could be even worse.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gives a statement, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation in eastern Ukraine, at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain

Analysis: Spain’s ‘Socialist’ President is Courting the Far Right

by Tommy Greene

In the wake of the Melilla massacre, a floundering Pedro Sánchez made a predictable political play: cosy up to the cops.

Private First Class Jeremy Bauth, of the Colorado National Guard's 220th Military Police Company, stands guard at a checkpoint during a US National Guard operation in 2018 outside of Fort Greely, Alaska, 28 February 2018. Photo: Specialist Michael Risinge / US Army National Guard

Long Read: The Next World War Could Be Over the Arctic

by James Meadway

The Arctic Council is collapsing over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, writes James Meadway, setting the stage for a geopolitical conflict of epic proportions.

Russian president Vladimir Putin wears sunglasses and shades his face with his hand

Analysis: When Will the West Stop Underestimating the Far Right?

by Ell Folan

The spiritual leader of the global far right is invading Ukraine. Meanwhile Vox, which won just 0.2% of the Spanish vote in 2016, is now outpolling the conservatives. If you’re wondering how we got here, you haven’t been paying attention, writes Ell Folan.

Analysis: What Can the Left Learn From Portugal’s Elections?

by Joana Ramiro

Portugal’s centre-left Socialist Party has won big in the country’s general elections. But for progressives across Europe, Portugal is a cautionary tale, warns Joana Ramiro.

Planet B: Yanis Varoufakis on Bringing Down the Bankers

We can only halt climate breakdown if we unseat the oligarchs, says the Greek politician.

Pedro Sánchez of PSOE and Pablo Iglesias of Podemos

Analysis: Social Democrats Need the Left, Just Look at Europe

by Ell Folan

Again and again, social democrats across Europe have shifted to the right – and invariably, the outcome has been a devastating defeat, not a huge victory.

Labour leader Keir Starmer in a black suit and dark red tie, against a purple background

Analysis: Has Keir Starmer Heard of Pasokification?

by Joana Ramiro

Social democrats across the continent have learned that maintaining ties with the left equals electoral success. The British Labour leader doesn’t seem to get it.

Analysis: The Dutch Left Was Savaged at the Polls – but Its Policies Remain Unscathed

by Merijn Oudenampsen

Wednesday's historic defeat is especially confounding given the popularity of leftwing policies among the electorate, writes Dutch political scientist Merijn Oudenampsen.

Downstream: Why Has Britain Failed on Covid? Richard Horton

A year after the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic, with Britain enduring more than a 100,000 deaths since, a number of major questions remain unanswered. Why was the response of the UK among the worst in the world? How is it possible that the death toll of countries in Europe and North America […]

Live: Brexit’s Last Chance Saloon

As they meet for dinner in Brussels, can Ursula Von Der Leyen and Boris Johnson break the deadlock on a Brexit deal? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Live: Brexit End Game Approaching

Michel Barnier has set Wednesday as the deadline for any UK-EU agreement, but the same sticking points remain. Are we hurtling towards a no deal Brexit? Plus: Millwall fans boo their own players for taking a knee and Indian farmers mount the biggest strike in history With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.